No fatalities

2024-05-09: Boeing 737-300 (6V-AJE) — Transair (Senegal) — Dakar-Blaise Diagne, Senegal

Dakar-Blaise Diagne, SenegalTakeoff (climb)

On May 9, 2024, a Boeing 737-300 (registration 6V-AJE) operated by Transair (Senegal) was involved in an aviation accident near Dakar-Blaise Diagne, Senegal during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-300
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During a night takeoff from Dakar-Blaise Diagne Airport, the crew experienced hydraulic problems and rejected takeoff. The airplane overran the runway, rolled into soft ground, and a fire erupted on the right side, which was quickly extinguished. All 85 occupants evacuated, with 10 injuries.

Incident Overview

On a night takeoff from runway 01 at Dakar-Blaise Diagne Airport, the flight crew encountered hydraulic problems and decided to abort the takeoff. Despite their efforts, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, continued onto soft ground, and came to a stop.

Emergency Response

A fire broke out on the right side of the airplane but was promptly extinguished. Emergency services responded to the scene.

Occupants and Injuries

All 85 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft. Among them, 10 individuals sustained injuries.

Flight Details

The airplane was scheduled to operate a flight to Bamako on behalf of Air Sénégal.