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Boeing 737-800 Runway Excursion at Nuremberg

Nürnberg, DE

On January 8, 2010, a Boeing 737-800 was involved in an aviation accident near Nürnberg, DE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source text is truncated and does not explicitly state the final probable cause. However, the assessment section indicates that the takeoff roll was not performed according to the Operations Manual (OM/B) because engine thrust was increased too early (at… This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-800
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A Boeing 737-800 departed the runway during a takeoff roll at Nuremberg on January 8, 2010, due to early thrust application on a snow-covered surface. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On January 8, 2010, a commercial Boeing 737-800 (B738) experienced a serious incident during a takeoff roll at Nuremberg Airport (EDDN). The aircraft, a 1999 model with serial number 29329, was scheduled to fly to Düsseldorf (EDDL) with six crew members and 125 passengers on board. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and there was minor damage to the ground, but no injuries were reported. The aircraft was operated by an airline holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, which listed 150 commercial aircraft, including 64 Boeing 737-700/800 models, at the time of the event.

Probable cause

The source text is truncated and does not explicitly state the final probable cause. However, the assessment section indicates that the takeoff roll was not performed according to the Operations Manual (OM/B) because engine thrust was increased too early (at a heading of 020°) while the aircraft still had to complete an 80° turn to align with the runway, on a snow-covered surface with medium braking action.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 2010 Boeing 737-800 accident near Nürnberg, DE?

A Boeing 737-800 departed the runway during a takeoff roll at Nuremberg on January 8, 2010, due to early thrust application on a snow-covered surface. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 2010 Boeing 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 2010 involved a Boeing 737-800, at Nürnberg, DE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The source text is truncated and does not explicitly state the final probable cause. However, the assessment section indicates that the takeoff roll was not performed according to the Operations Manual (OM/B) because engine thrust was increased too early (at a heading of 020°) while the aircraft still had to complete…

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