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Editor: James T. Crouse
Profession: Aviation Accident Attorney

Category: Aviation News

Frieda just reported a jetliner had to abort its take-off because it blew four tires going down the runway - now we hear of a jetliner blowing all four as it landed. What's going on with airline tires? One comment on an AP blog site asked, "Are they Firestone?" Frieda doesn't know the where airlines purchase their tires or who makes them, but it sure is odd this happened twice within a week and to blow all four at one time - that would seem peculiar within itself. The airlines is investigating the incident and no cause has been given at this time.

A Continental Airlines' jet flight 205, traveling from Oklahoma City and carrying 133 passengers and 5 crew members, blew four tires as it landed in Houston. The passengers had to be taken by bus to the gates and no injuries were reported. One passenger reported an uneventful flight until landing when there was a "bang" and the plane started drifting and shaking badly. According to a news report this lasted about a minute. Due to a fire neat the engines, there was foam all around the plane when the passengers deplaned.

What did the passengers received for their experience?
A ticket for a free drink - a $5 value.