Engine power loss during takeoff at Cairo International Airport

No fatalities • Cairo, Egypt

A Boeing 747-300 experienced an engine power loss during its takeoff roll from Cairo, resulting in a rejected takeoff.

What happened

On July 17, 2010, at approximately 0420 UTC, a Boeing 747-300 operated by Phuket Air experienced a loss of power in one engine while performing a takeoff from Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt. Following the engine failure, the flight crew initiated a rejected takeoff.

The aircraft, registered as N/A, was bound for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There were no injuries among the 22 people on board. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the event, and no fire was reported.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 2010 BOEING 747 300 accident near Cairo, Egypt?

A Boeing 747-300 experienced an engine power loss during its takeoff roll from Cairo, resulting in a rejected takeoff.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2010 BOEING 747 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 2010 involved a BOEING 747 300, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, at Cairo, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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