B-737 air carrier crew reported a loud pop and vibration during the takeoff roll and rejected the takeoff; stopping on a high speed taxiway. The aircraft was inspected by the fire crew and two tires had failed; the passengers were deplaned and taken to the terminal.
Synopsis
B-737 air carrier crew reported a loud pop and vibration during the takeoff roll and rejected the takeoff; stopping on a high speed taxiway. The aircraft was inspected by the fire crew and two tires had failed; the passengers were deplaned and taken to the terminal.
Narrative
Due to performance; we required Runway XXR. After reaching XXR we were cleared for takeoff did normal procedures entering the runway and starting the takeoff role. At approximately 80 to 90 kts we heard a loud pop and felt a vibration through the airplane. The Captain announced rejecting take and did the reject procedure. I notified Tower that we were aborting. I verified with the Captain that he wanted Air Fire Rescue called for. He said yes; I made an immediate second radio call verifying the aborted takeoff and requesting emergency equipment be dispatched to our location. We made the remain seated; remain seated PA; and the Captain brought the aircraft to a stop on high-speed Taxiway 1. We then ran the rejection takeoff checklist. Air Fire Rescue equipment showed up and verified that we had blown both right main tires. They notified us that they called Ops and had buses and Maintenance in route to our location. The Captain then briefed the Flight Attendants; after which he briefed the customers. I notified Ops and Maintenance. Maintenance requested that we do an ELB (Electronic Logbook) report and I accomplished the ELB report immediately. Then the Captain called Dispatch and notify them of our situation. The Captain made several PAs to the customers and kept them calm. Approximately 20 minutes later; the buses showed up Air Fire Rescue brought the air stairs up to the airplane; and we deplaned the customers and they were taken to the terminal. All customers were deplaned in an orderly manner. They all appeared to be happy with an upbeat mood and there were no injuries.
Second reporter narrative
Normal taxi out to Runway XXR. After being cleared for departure; takeoff roll began normally at around 80 to 90 kts we heard a loud bang and then felt airframe vibration. Rejected takeoff call was made by me. The reject procedures were accomplished. Tower was notified of the rejection and the crew requested Crash; Fire; and Rescue to be rolled. After maintaining directional control and slowing the aircraft to an appropriate taxi speed; the crew attempted to clear the active runway; however due to the vibration; the crew deemed it was more prudent to stop the aircraft on the high-speed [Taxiway] 1. Upon arrival; the rescue unit determined that the right main tires were damaged. A thermal sense check was accomplished by the Fire Department and deemed the temperatures were below any fire threat. A multilevel coordination then began between Dispatch; Maintenance; Operations and the crew. The passengers were deplaned via buses and taken back to the terminal. The aircraft was then handed over to Maintenance with the appropriate write ups in the ELB (Electronic Logbook).
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