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United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered tire blowout on takeoff from Denver

Sequence & Resolution

Event Date05/02/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryTyre Problem
Flight PhaseTakeoff
Affected AltitudeFL350
Technical Issue DetailsDuring takeoff from Denver's runway 08, the crew of flight UA347 received an indication of a potential tire blowout. The crew elected to continue the flight to their scheduled destination.
Outcome / HandlingThe aircraft cruised at altitudes of FL310, FL350, and FL270 enroute, landing safely on Washington Dulles Airport's (IAD) runway 01R about 3 hours after departure.
Current StatusThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that a post-flight inspection performed at Washington Dulles revealed a dent in the aircraft's left flap, likely caused by tire debris.

Flight Information

Flight NumberUA347
Flight Duration180 minutes
Departure Runway08 (DEN)
Landing Runway01R (DEN)