Summary
On September 30, 2023, a Boeing 737-9 (N37560) was involved in an incident near Denver, CO. All 173 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA23LA468. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N37560.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA23LA468