No fatalities

19 Oct 2009: BOEING 737 330 — Jet2.Com — Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

On 19 Oct 2009, a BOEING 737 330 operated by Jet2.Com was involved in an aviation accident near Manchester, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 330
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On October 19, 2009, a Thomsonfly Boeing 737-330 aborted takeoff at Manchester Airport after experiencing a right yaw at about 100 knots. No injuries or damage occurred.

Introduction

On October 19, 2009, a Thomsonfly Boeing 737-330, registration G-CELI, was involved in an aborted takeoff at Manchester Airport (EGCC), Manchester, United Kingdom. The flight was destined for Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHSM), Budapest, Hungary.

Event Details

During the takeoff roll, at approximately 100 knots, the aircraft experienced a right yaw. The crew subsequently rejected the takeoff. No damage to the airplane or injuries to passengers or crew were reported.

Investigation

The United Kingdom's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is conducting the investigation. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist, as the United States is the country of manufacture and design of the airplane.