Gulfstream II (G1159)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 75; Flight Crew Total 9000; Flight Crew Type 300
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff
Aircraft
During the take-off roll; at approximately 80 KTS; one right main tire burst. Captain elected to abort takeoff and while bringing aircraft to a stop; the second main right tire burst. There were no injuries or any significant damage to the aircraft.
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G1159 flight crew reports a tire failure at 80 knots during takeoff resulting in a rejected takeoff. As the aircraft is brought to a stop a second tire on the same side burst.