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B757 pilot is informed after level off in cruise that a wheel and axle were found on the runway after his departure. Flight continues to destination and lands uneventfully after declaring an emergency.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 966012 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201108 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Tower |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Night |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B757-200 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Wheel Assemblies |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Other / Unknown |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
During cruise ATC advised that tower had called and said they found remnants of one of our tires on the runway. We called dispatch to advise them of the situation and to get any info they might have. We were told that a tire and axle were found. We referenced the QRH; declared an emergency; and told ATC our intentions: we were going to go out over the water to lower the gear; do a fly-by of tower to get a visual of the aircraft condition; burn down to min gas to reduce weight; and land. Accomplished all as briefed. Landed uneventfully; stopped straight ahead on runway; and were towed to the gate.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B757 pilot is informed after level off in cruise that a wheel and axle were found on the runway after his departure. Flight continues to destination and lands uneventfully after declaring an emergency.
Narrative: During cruise ATC advised that Tower had called and said they found remnants of one of our tires on the runway. We called Dispatch to advise them of the situation and to get any info they might have. We were told that a tire and axle were found. We referenced the QRH; declared an emergency; and told ATC our intentions: We were going to go out over the water to lower the gear; do a fly-by of tower to get a visual of the aircraft condition; burn down to min gas to reduce weight; and land. Accomplished all as briefed. Landed uneventfully; stopped straight ahead on runway; and were towed to the gate.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.