Germanwings A320 at Palma Mallorca on Apr 6th 2017, rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Last Update: April 6, 2017 / 19:20:55 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 6, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
4U-4099

Aircraft Registration
D-AIPU

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

A Germanwings Airbus A320-200, registration D-AIPU performing flight 4U-4099 from Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain) to Dortmund (Germany), was accelerating for takeoff from Palma Mallorca's runway 06R when an engine (CFM56) emitted a loud bang prompting the crew to reject takeoff. The aircraft came to a stop about 1000 meters/3300 feet down the runway. The aircraft subsequently returned to the apron.

A replacement A319-100 registration D-AGWE reached Dortmund with a delay of 6 hours.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 6, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
4U-4099

Aircraft Registration
D-AIPU

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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