Thomas Cook A320 at Heraklion on Aug 29th 2016, rejected takeoff due to smoke in cabin
Last Update: August 30, 2016 / 16:12:19 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Thomas Cook Airlines
Flight number
HQ-1513
Departure
Heraklion, Greece
Destination
Brussels, Belgium
Aircraft Registration
OO-TCW
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The passengers there was yellow smoke coming from the right hand engine (CFM56) and an incredible heat developed in the cabin just as the engines spooled up for achieving takeoff thrust, the passengers believed the engine was on fire. Shortly afterwards the brakes came on abruptly. The captain instructed to keep the aircraft doors closed in order to avoid smoke entering the cabin and shut down ventilation and lights.
The airline stated there was no fire and no risk for the passengers. There had been an oil leak prompting the crew to reject takeoff. The passengers were taken to hotels. The fauly oil pump is being repaired, the aircraft is estimated to depart in the afternoon/evening of Aug 30th 2016.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Thomas Cook Airlines
Flight number
HQ-1513
Departure
Heraklion, Greece
Destination
Brussels, Belgium
Aircraft Registration
OO-TCW
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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