Aug 14, 2002
Accident
Substantial Broomfield, CO
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
the airplane's left main landing gear tire separated from its wheel during takeoff roll for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll and the subsequent impact with the Visual Approach Slope Indicator box.
NTSB DEN02TA092