Gol B38M at Miami on Apr 9th 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Last Update: April 12, 2025 / 15:09:18 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 9, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
G3-7749

Destination
Brasilia, Brazil

Aircraft Registration
PR-XMY

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

A Gol Transportes Aereos Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration PR-XMY performing flight G3-7749 from Miami,FL (USA) to Brasilia,DF (Brazil), was accelerating for takeoff from Miami's runway 08R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 30 knots over ground) due to an engine (LEAP) emitting a loud bang and streaks of flames. The crew indicated to ATC they needed to return to the apron and vacated the runway the next turn off.

A passenger reported the aircraft was beginning the takeoff roll when an engine emitted loud noise and streaks of flame. The cockpit instructed cabin crew to be in their positions and be ready. The aircraft taxied to the apron, the passengers disembarked normally.

The flight was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Miami on Apr 12th 2025.
Aircraft Registration Data
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PR-XMY
Country of Registration
Brazil
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
737-8 MAX
ICAO Aircraft Type
B38M
Year of Manufacture
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 9, 2025

Classification
Incident

Flight number
G3-7749

Destination
Brasilia, Brazil

Aircraft Registration
PR-XMY

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800MAX

ICAO Type Designator
B38M

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