RoundDials
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So today when I landed the 172, I lost the left main tire.
To get this out of the way, no one was hurt. I handled it well according to those who came to the rescue. Stayed on the runway, facing basically straight down.
But what's driving me crazy is: how did it blow? The approach and landing were--by most accounts--fine. I was a bit slow about 2 miles out, added a good amount of power (more than usual) just to make sure I didn't stall, and touched down with the stall warning relatively smoothly. And then I lost control. Honestly, wasn't worried at all. Having an emergency on the ground...that's the best kind. And such a minor one at that.
Is there any explanation to why this occurred besides a bad landing? The tires were in good condition, so I don't know what could have happened. Luckily, everyone was so kind about it. And the airplane was ready to go again in a couple hours.
To get this out of the way, no one was hurt. I handled it well according to those who came to the rescue. Stayed on the runway, facing basically straight down.
But what's driving me crazy is: how did it blow? The approach and landing were--by most accounts--fine. I was a bit slow about 2 miles out, added a good amount of power (more than usual) just to make sure I didn't stall, and touched down with the stall warning relatively smoothly. And then I lost control. Honestly, wasn't worried at all. Having an emergency on the ground...that's the best kind. And such a minor one at that.
Is there any explanation to why this occurred besides a bad landing? The tires were in good condition, so I don't know what could have happened. Luckily, everyone was so kind about it. And the airplane was ready to go again in a couple hours.