KLM B744 at Beijing on Mar 11th 2017, rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Last Update: March 11, 2017 / 15:28:35 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 11, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
KLM

Flight number
KL-898

Aircraft Registration
PH-BFV

Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400

ICAO Type Designator
B744

A KLM Boeing 747-400, registration PH-BFV performing flight KL-898 from Beijing (China) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), was accelerating for takeoff from Beijing's runway 36R when the #1 engine (CF6, outboard left hand) emitted a loud bang and streaks of flame prompting the crew to reject takeoff at low speed. The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway about 1200 meters/4000 feet down the runway. Emergency services responded.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 11, 2017

Classification
Incident

Airline
KLM

Flight number
KL-898

Aircraft Registration
PH-BFV

Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400

ICAO Type Designator
B744

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