Created Thursday, Jul 18th 2024 09:09Z, last updated Friday, Jul 26th 2024 17:26Z
A Nile Air Airbus A321-200, registration SU-BQL performing flight
NP-232 from Dammam (Saudi Arabia) to Cairo (Egypt) with 186 passengers and 8 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from Dammam's runway 34L when the crew rejected takeoff (about 100 knots over ground) due to a brakes fire. The aircraft slowed safely, stopped on the runway and was evacuated via slides, emergency services responded and put the fire out. There were no injuries.
Dammam Airport issued a statement:
King Fahd International Airport Management has issued a statement regarding wheels fire incident involving a Nile Air Airbus aircraft, encountering fire in its wheels, during takeoff. The incident occurred at 02:15 AM on Thursday, July 18,2024.
The airport management confirmed that emergency teams responded promptly to the incident, successfully extinguishing the fire and evacuating all 186 passengers and 8 crew members safely. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
A specialized team is currently investigating the incident, thoroughly examining the details and determining the root cause. The management has also assured that the incident has not impacted the airport's takeoff and landing operations.
The airline issued a statement:
Press release issued by Nile Air regarding flight number NP232 Nile Air flight number NIA 232 from Dammam to Cairo on 7/18/2024 experienced a fire in the wheel system during takeoff. The flight crew cancelled the takeoff and evacuated the passengers using the emergency slides successfully and without any injuries. The company quickly provided the necessary care to the passengers and provided alternative flights and hotels to ensure the comfort and safety of the passengers. The competent air authorities were notified and a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the incident was initiated. We are fully cooperating with all concerned parties.
The aircraft was still on the ground in Dammam about 10 hours after the rejected takeoff.
On Jul 26th 2024 Saudi Arabia's AIB reported a fire broke out at the left main gear prompting the crew to reject takeoff from runway 34L. The passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. There had been no injuries. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by Saudi Arabia's AIB.
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