Malaysia B738 at Kuala Lumpur on May 21st 2017, rejected takeoff due to suspected tyre damage

Last Update: May 21, 2017 / 21:02:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 21, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MH-127

Destination
Perth, Australia

Aircraft Registration
9M-MXV

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration 9M-MXV performing flight MH-127 from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Perth,WA (Australia), was accelerating for takeoff from Kuala Lumpur's runway 14R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 110 knots over ground) suspecting a tyre had burst. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.

The airline reported the captain decided to discontinue takeoff in the interest of passenger safety suspecting a tyre had burst. The passengers were taken to hotels, the flight was postponed to the following day.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 21, 2017

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MH-127

Destination
Perth, Australia

Aircraft Registration
9M-MXV

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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