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Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny

For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.

By Chad Trautvetter • Online Editor

October 27, 2010

For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system. The most recent incident occurred on September 25 in Arizona as the light twinjet landed at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. According to an airport official, the Phenom had just taken off and retracted its gear when the pilot noted a brake failure warning on the aircraft’s engine indication and crew alerting system (Eicas) and immediately notified the tower of his intention to return.

Upon landing, the pilot said he “had no brakes and used the ‘parking brake’ to slow the aircraft.” After both main tires blew, the aircraft spun on the runway but did not exit it. The Embraer-owned service center located at the airport replaced the tires and the Phenom was towed from the runway.

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