American B38M at Cancun on Nov 21st 2023, rejected takeoff
Last Update: November 24, 2023 / 13:41:30 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 21, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-1132
Departure
Cancun, Mexico
Destination
Miami, United States
Aircraft Registration
N335SN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
A passenger reported the aircraft was already at "substantial" speed when the crew rejected takeoff. The aircraft stopped in the "field". Cabin crew reported a severe technical failure. After about 30-40 minutes the passengers were taken to the terminal by bus.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Cancun for about 53 hours, then positioned to Miami and resumed service the following day about 72 hours after the rejected takeoff.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 21, 2023
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-1132
Departure
Cancun, Mexico
Destination
Miami, United States
Aircraft Registration
N335SN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX
ICAO Type Designator
B38M
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