World2fly A333 at Holguin on Jan 10th 2026, rejected takeoff due to burst tyre and engine failure

Last Update: January 13, 2026 / 13:28:59 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 10, 2026

Classification
Incident

Airline
World2Fly

Flight number
2W-8548

Departure
Holguin, Cuba

Aircraft Registration
EC-OND

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

A World2fly Airbus A330-300, registration EC-OND performing flight 2W-8548 from Holguin (Cuba) to Prague (Czech Republic), was accelerating for takeoff from Holguin when a tyre burst, tyre debris was ingested by the left hand engine which failed and emitted streaks of flames. The crew rejected takeoff and returned the aircraft to the apron.

The airline claimed the takeoff was rejected due to a bird strike.

Passengers as well as the travel agency however reported, one of the tyres burst, debris was ingested by the left hand engine causing damage to the fan blades, the engine caught fire. They are still stuck in Cuba 3 days later.

The travel agency reported they have taken the passengers to hotels, a replacement aircraft was due to arrive on Jan 13th 2026 and is estimated to take the passengers to Prague. The passengers will receive 600 Euros compensation immediately after arrival in Prague directly from the agency so that they don't need to deal with the airline.

A Privilege Style A330-200 registration EC-NZJ has arrived in Holguin and is estimated to resume the flight.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 10, 2026

Classification
Incident

Airline
World2Fly

Flight number
2W-8548

Departure
Holguin, Cuba

Aircraft Registration
EC-OND

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300

ICAO Type Designator
A333

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