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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Blue Panther Rx Sheared Wheel Lugs RLS.pdf (679.23 KB) 679.23 KB -
Location:
Virginia -
Date:
04/19/2024 -
Incident Type:
Engine Incident or Accident -
Description:
Blue Panther Prescribed Fire, Virginia. April 19, 2024
The vehicle had a minor shake that was noticed about five minutes away from the destination. Soon after this shaking began, driving speeds were reduced to 35-40 mph, and an audible “clank” type noise was heard. This was believed to be a possible rock dislodged from the dualies. Within another minute or so, the vehicle lost both passenger-side rear wheels. The engine operator safely guided the apparatus off the road and onto the shoulder. Studs on the wheel had sheared completely off.
Driving, Engines, Equipment, RLS
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