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Blown tyre on departure involving United Airlines flight UA347 from Denver to Washington

Sequence & Resolution

Event Date05/02/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryTyre Problem
Flight PhaseTakeoff
Technical Issue Details
The Airbus A321-271NX (N34547) was operating flight UA347 from Denver (DEN) to Washington Dulles (IAD).
During departure from Denver's runway 08, the crew received an indication of a potential blown tyre on the aircraft.
Outcome / Handling
Despite the indication, the crew continued the flight to the destination.
The aircraft landed safely on runway 01R at Washington Dulles Airport approximately 3 hours after departure.
Current Status
Post-flight inspections revealed a dent in the aircraft's left flap.
The FAA received the report and confirmed that the incident is under review.

Flight Information

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