Malaysia A332 at Kuala Lumpur on Jan 1st 2020, rejected takeoff due to instrument issues
Last Update: January 7, 2020 / 21:05:54 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 1, 2020
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-145
Departure
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Destination
Auckland, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
9M-MTY
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200
ICAO Type Designator
A332
Passengers reported the aircraft stopped just prior to rotation, throwing them forward in their seats. The captain subsequently announced instrument issues. The aircraft returned to the apron, several mechanics came on board attempting to repair the aircraft. After about 3 hours they were asked to disembark and return for the flight the following morning. The same aircraft was waiting for them the following morning and needed to reject takeoff another time, see Incident: Malaysia A332 at Kuala Lumpur on Jan 2nd 2020, rejected takeoff due to instrument issues.
The airline apologized to the passengers stating the flight was re-timed twice due to an unexpected technical issue involving an aircraft system. The crew rejected takeoff at low speed. Hotel accommodation, transportatin and meals were provided to the passengers affected while some of the passengers could be rebooked onto other carriers.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 1, 2020
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-145
Departure
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Destination
Auckland, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
9M-MTY
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200
ICAO Type Designator
A332
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