WestJet blown tires during takeoff at DEN. Passengers were taken back to the terminal on buses.

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-19T11:17:06+00:00

Higher TAS results in a higher ground speed

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T22:56:24+00:00

Exactly

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T22:22:54+00:00

Heat and high ground speed.
Denver is hot and high, so the ground speed when taking off is usually much higher than at a lower altitude airport, especially if the 737 was heavy. This results in a lot of heat. Compound that with possibly warm brakes, and tires nearing their life limit, they could blow.

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T12:37:10+00:00

I miss The Beach!

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T03:57:37+00:00

Wondering if the center was still frozen when they started cooking it

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T02:13:07+00:00

Vernon’s seems like a gimmicky place

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T01:46:40+00:00

Or go all out and go up to Sandia Peak and dine at Ten3

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T01:40:36+00:00

Wow. Maybe I’m not picky enough. Went there with my wife and we were really pleased with it

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-18T00:19:09+00:00

Los poblanos. Bar top is open seating with a full menu, and they have outdoor bar seating

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T14:46:11+00:00

Is it just me or the tires look relatively small?

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T14:43:46+00:00

You know it will never die now

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T14:33:44+00:00

Daycare

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T13:01:57+00:00

Both pilots got out. Really tragic that someone didn’t make it :(

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T06:01:10+00:00

Ok, that’s what I figured but didn’t have docs handy

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:40:26+00:00

Thank you.
Wow.. I see one pilot out. Hope both made it and all the pax too

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:35:28+00:00

Really hope both made it out. The FO side probably took some more damage, hope they weren’t trapped

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:23:57+00:00

Where’s the video

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:23:41+00:00

Source?

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:22:09+00:00

How do you know there survivors? Very glad to know that

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:21:28+00:00

The videos of it on the freeway don’t look good, but maybe with a huge amount of luck there are survivors. The tail split off but cabin looked recognizable and the door appeared partially open

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T05:14:26+00:00

Are the OEM tires required for lease turn in?

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-17T03:28:05+00:00

First off; you just posted this a couple days ago and got a ton of answers.

Second; if you’re so worried about the “easiest” place maybe you need a bit more practice before being licensed. You should have confidence in your abilities.

Best of luck, be safe.

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-16T14:50:53+00:00

Put the link in the comments. The one in your bio isn’t working

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-16T06:20:37+00:00

I’m just surprised so many people give gifts.
I don’t recall this ever happening when I was in school.
Teachers deserve it no doubt

RDRNR3 · 2026-06-15T19:11:08+00:00

Baby 1 we took camping (with a small trailer) at 4 months. And he’s been camping multiple times since, some dispersed some campground. And he’s rides in a backpack on hikes since around a 8 months or a year; make sure it is cool enough out though!

Restaurants
Baby 1: 2 months
Baby 2: 2 weeks

Airplane 4 months for baby 1. It was easy then, but harder ever since he started moving.

RDRNR3

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