Jet2.com Boeing 737 takeoff aborted at Glasgow due to cabin smoke

No fatalities • Glasgow, United Kingdom

A scheduled passenger flight from Glasgow to Alicante was forced to abort its takeoff after smoke was detected inside the cabin.

What happened

On October 19, 2012, at 0655 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, registration G-GDFJ, operated by Jet2.com as flight LS177, aborted its takeoff at Glasgow, Scotland. The flight was a scheduled service traveling from Glasgow to Alicante, Spain. The decision to reject the takeoff was made after smoke was observed within the aircraft cabin.

Following the aborted takeoff, the aircraft came to a stop on the runway. The crew initiated an evacuation of the aircraft via the escape slides. There were 189 passengers and crew members on board during the event. While there were no fatalities or serious injuries reported, an unknown number of individuals sustained injuries during the evacuation process. Damage to the aircraft was undergoing assessment.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 804 accident near Glasgow, United Kingdom?

A scheduled passenger flight from Glasgow to Alicante was forced to abort its takeoff after smoke was detected inside the cabin.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 804 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 2012 involved a BOEING 737 804, operated by Jet2.com, at Glasgow, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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