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AA1132 - Incident: American B38M at Cancun on Nov 21st 2023

Created Friday, Nov 24th 2023 13:41Z, last updated Friday, Nov 24th 2023 13:41Z

Cancun International Airport
File photo: Cancun International Airport.

An American Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N335SN performing flight AA-1132 from Cancun (Mexico) to Miami,FL (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Cancun when the crew rejected takeoff.

A passenger reported the aircraft was already at "substantial" speed when the crew rejected takeoff. The aircraft stopped in the "field". Cabin crew reported a severe technical failure. After about 30-40 minutes the passengers were taken to the terminal by bus.

The aircraft remained on the ground in Cancun for about 53 hours, then positioned to Miami and resumed service the following day about 72 hours after the rejected takeoff.

Source: The Aviation Herald

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