No fatalities

British Airways Boeing 777 runway intersection takeoff error at St. Kitts

St. Kitts, St Kitts And Nevis

On September 26, 2009, a BOEING 777 236 operated by British Airways was involved in an aviation accident near St. Kitts, St Kitts And Nevis. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 777 236
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A British Airways Boeing 777 departed from an incorrect runway intersection at St. Kitts airport.

What happened

On September 26, 2009, a Boeing 777, operating as British Airways with registration GVIIR, performed a takeoff from an incorrect runway intersection at St. Kitts airport. During the departure, the aircraft utilized all available pavement on the runway. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft resulting from the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 2009 BOEING 777 236 accident near St. Kitts, St Kitts And Nevis?

A British Airways Boeing 777 departed from an incorrect runway intersection at St. Kitts airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2009 BOEING 777 236 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 2009 involved a BOEING 777 236, operated by British Airways, at St. Kitts, St Kitts And Nevis.