Thomson B788 at Manchester on Apr 16th 2017, rejected takeoff

Last Update: April 16, 2017 / 18:46:58 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 16, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BY-108

Aircraft Registration
G-TUIE

ICAO Type Designator
B788

A Thomson Airways Boeing 787-800, registration G-TUIE performing flight BY-108 from Manchester,EN (UK) to Bridgetown (Barbados), was accelerating for takeoff from Manchester's runway 23R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 84 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway, emergency services responded and checked the aircraft.

The aircraft returned to the apron, but was able to depart about 140 minutes after the rejected takeoff. The aircraft is estimated to reach Bridgetown with a delay of 3:20 hours.

British Media reported smoke was observed from the undercarriage prompting the rejected takeoff. A burst tyre was ruled out however.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 16, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
BY-108

Aircraft Registration
G-TUIE

ICAO Type Designator
B788

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