Originally Posted by
Check Essential
Preliminary investigation reveals the FO had been working out too much.
The sheer mass of his biceps caused a tire to blow.
It happened right at 80 kts.
There were no injuries, but a cheerleader was taken to the pilot lounge for observation.
Brilliant!
However, I beleive it was the sheer mass of the Captains belly that put the stress on the controls.