AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-86N, G-DRTN

High speed rejected takeoff, East Midlands Airport, 9 February 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2020

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 February 2020
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-86N
• Location: East Midlands Airport
• Registration: G-DRTN

Summary:

In very gusty conditions, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of airspeed due to windshear as it approached V1 on takeoff. The strong crosswind led to a loss of directional control so the takeoff was rejected after reaching V1. The aircraft stopped about 600 m from the end of the runway. The No 4 wheel and brake unit suffered heat damage from the high temperatures caused by full brake application during the rejected takeoff.

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Boeing 737-86N, G-DRTN 12-20

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Published 10 December 2020