Created Monday, Feb 23rd 2026 16:16Z, last updated Monday, Feb 23rd 2026 16:16Z
A Plus Ultra Airbus A330-200, registration EC-OAP performing flight
PU-221 from Cartagena (Colombia) to Madrid,SP (Spain), was accelerating for takeoff from Cartagena's runway 01 when the crew rejected takeoff (about 92 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Cartagena about 35 hours after the rejected takeoff.
According to information The Aviation Herald received an engine (CF6) failed during the takeoff run resulting in a rejected takeoff at high speed. The engine needs to be replaced.
According to local media reports passengers were initially told to travel the following Sunday (Feb 22nd) but were still trying to find out how to get to Madrid and were told they would be taken to Madrid on Monday Feb 23rd.
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