Sep 30, 2023
Accident
Substantial Denver, CO
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
NTSB DCA23LA468