Aegean A320 at Alexandroupolis on Sep 27th 2014, rejected takeoff

Last Update: September 30, 2014 / 19:28:21 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2014

Classification
Incident

Flight number
A3-141

Destination
Athens, Greece

Aircraft Registration
SX-DVW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Aegean Airbus A320-200, registration SX-DVW performing flight A3-141 from Alexandroupolis to Athens (Greece), was accelerating for takeoff from Alexandroupolis' runway 07 when an engine (V2527) ingested a gull prompting the crew to reject takeoff at about 80 knots. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.

The occurrence aircraft was unable to perform the flight, a replacement Airbus A320-200 registration SX-DVH reached Athens with a delay of 4.5 hours.

The occurrence aircraft resumed service about 26 hours after rejecting takeoff.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2014

Classification
Incident

Flight number
A3-141

Destination
Athens, Greece

Aircraft Registration
SX-DVW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways