Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll from runway 12L at Dubai International Airport, after reaching V1 speed, the flight crew heard a loud bang and subsequently experienced severe vibrations as the nose gear collapsed. The captain immediately abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft continued to slide on its nose for several hundred meters before coming to rest just short of the runway end, positioned slightly left of the centerline.
Emergency Response
The crew executed emergency procedures following the collapse. After the aircraft came to a stop, all 250 occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. Emergency services responded to the scene but no further details about their actions are recorded in the source.
Damage and Evacuation
The aircraft sustained substantial damage due to the nose gear failure and the slide, rendering it beyond economical repair. Despite the severity of the event, all passengers and crew evacuated safely, with no injuries reported in the source.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the nose gear during the takeoff roll after it impacted a half wheel rim that had broken off during the takeoff of a previous aircraft.