The aircraft, a Boeing 737-300, was previously operated by Tarom until November 2023, where it was acquired by Air Senegal. During preparations for a 4:30 pm local time departure, the pilots encountered a hydraulic issue and aborted the take-off. The plane veered off the runway to the left and came to a stop on the grass, where the left engine and wing caught fire but were quickly extinguished. Emergency services evacuated the passengers, and those injured were taken to a local hospital. The airport temporarily ceased operations following the incident. Reports from a passenger indicated that the aircraft had previously attempted take-off unsuccessfully, and during the second attempt, smoke was observed emanating from the wing.
Investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Transair Senegal
Code: R2/GTS
Aircraft: Boeing 737-387
Serial Number: 27182
Engines: 2 x CFMI CFM56-3C1
First Flew: 13/10/1994
Age: 29.6 Years
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