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| Date: | Thursday 16 June 2011 |
| Time: | 12:01 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-8BG (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | South African Airways - SAA |
| Registration: | ZS-SJO |
| MSN: | 32357/918 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB/FAOR) -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB/FAOR) |
| Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR/HTDA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On June 16, 2011 at 1301 UTC, ZS-SJO, a Boeing 737-800, operated by South African Airways, sustained a separation of the right nose wheel while taxiing for takeoff at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. A preliminary inspection revealed a fracture of the axle of the right nose wheel assembly. There were no injuries or further damage. The flight was destined for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DCA11WA074
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Jun-2023 17:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 17-Oct-2024 18:18 | ASN | Updated [Cn, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, ] |
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