Created Monday, Aug 26th 2024 16:49Z, last updated Monday, Aug 26th 2024 16:49Z
A TUI Airways Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration G-TUMK performing flight
BY-1766 from Newcastle,EN (UK) to Arrecife,CI (Spain), was accelerating for takeoff from Newcastle's runway 25 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 120 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway for an inspection by emergency services. The crew advised there had been a bird strike. Following the inspection the aircraft taxied to the apron.
A replacement Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration G-TUMM reached Arrecife the following day with a delay of about 15:45 hours.
The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 13 hours after the rejected takeoff.
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