Aircraft overrun during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Tlemcen, Algeria • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an engine performance discrepancy during takeoff, leading to an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll, the captain observed a discrepancy between the N1 readings of the engines. In response to this technical irregularity, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff procedure and applied emergency braking to stop the aircraft.

Despite the application of maximum braking, the aircraft was unable to halt before the end of the runway. The aircraft subsequently overran the paved surface, resulting in the separation of the nose landing gear. The aircraft eventually came to a stop approximately 40 metres beyond the runway end. There were no injuries reported among the 106 occupants on board. The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The pilot identified a difference in engine N1 readings during the initial phase of the takeoff roll.
  • The decision to initiate an emergency stop was driven by the observed engine performance imbalance.

Probable cause

An imbalance in engine N1 readings led to an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-08-02 Boeing 737-200 accident near Tlemcen, Algeria?

An aircraft experienced an engine performance discrepancy during takeoff, leading to an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-08-02 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-08-02 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration 7T-VED, operated by Air Algérie, at Tlemcen, Algeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An imbalance in engine N1 readings led to an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

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