Nile A321 at Dammam on Jul 18th 2024, rejected takeoff due to brakes fire
Last Update: July 26, 2024 / 17:26:38 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 18, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Nile Air
Flight number
NP-232
Departure
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Destination
Cairo, Egypt
Aircraft Registration
SU-BQL
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
Dammam Airport issued a statement:
King Fahd International Airport Management has issued a statement regarding wheels fire incident involving a Nile Air Airbus aircraft, encountering fire in its wheels, during takeoff. The incident occurred at 02:15 AM on Thursday, July 18,2024.
The airport management confirmed that emergency teams responded promptly to the incident, successfully extinguishing the fire and evacuating all 186 passengers and 8 crew members safely. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
A specialized team is currently investigating the incident, thoroughly examining the details and determining the root cause. The management has also assured that the incident has not impacted the airport's takeoff and landing operations.
The airline issued a statement:
Press release issued by Nile Air regarding flight number NP232 Nile Air flight number NIA 232 from Dammam to Cairo on 7/18/2024 experienced a fire in the wheel system during takeoff. The flight crew cancelled the takeoff and evacuated the passengers using the emergency slides successfully and without any injuries. The company quickly provided the necessary care to the passengers and provided alternative flights and hotels to ensure the comfort and safety of the passengers. The competent air authorities were notified and a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the incident was initiated. We are fully cooperating with all concerned parties.
The aircraft was still on the ground in Dammam about 10 hours after the rejected takeoff.
On Jul 26th 2024 Saudi Arabia's AIB reported a fire broke out at the left main gear prompting the crew to reject takeoff from runway 34L. The passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. There had been no injuries. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by Saudi Arabia's AIB.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 18, 2024
Classification
Incident
Airline
Nile Air
Flight number
NP-232
Departure
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Destination
Cairo, Egypt
Aircraft Registration
SU-BQL
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
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