Created Sunday, Oct 20th 2024 16:05Z, last updated Sunday, Oct 20th 2024 16:05Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N199DN performing flight
DL-217 from Dakar (Senegal) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with 216 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Dakar's runway 19 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 150 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Dakar about 29 hours after the rejected takeoff.
Senegal's Ministry of Transport reported the aircraft made an emergency stop due to a technical incident. No injuries occurred. Senegal's CAA as well as Senegal's BEA are investigating the occurrence.
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