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Yahoo
20-04-2025
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Flight aborted for 350 passengers at Melbourne-Orlando Airport after mechanical error: officials
The Brief More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident. MELBOURNE, Fla. - More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Florida. Numerous first responders were seen on the runway rushing to the scene of the incident. However, officials said no one was injured. What we know The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the crew of TUI Airways Flight 601 aborted takeoff at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Florida around 11:10 p.m. on Friday, April 18. FAA officials said the Boeing 787 veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. An alarm in the cockpit then went off. Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey said 350 passengers were bused to the terminal and transported to hotels. Authorities said the flight was headed to Birmingham, England. What they're saying "I want to commend our airport team and first responders for working late into the night during this incident," Alfrey said. "Any incident on a plane is stressful, and our airport team showed why they are among the best in the aviation field!" What's next The FAA says they are continuing to investigate the incident. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
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A plane aborted its takeoff and experienced a malfunction at Melbourne airport
On Friday, numerous first responders were seen on the runway at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport as an aircraft departed for Birmingham, UK and aborted its takeoff. Mayor Paul Alfrey posted an official update on his Facebook page, informing the public about the plane malfunction and the first responders who attended to the incident on the runway. 'A B787 9 TUI aircraft departing for Birmingham. UK, aborted their takeoff on runway 9R due to an alarm in the cockpit. While exiting the runway at Taxiway C, the aircraft's right main landing gear went into the grass. Unable to continue the taxi, airport personnel immediately responded and have been deplaning the 350 passengers and transporting them via busses to hotels. Mechanics from STS are working with ground crews and towing resources to move the aircraft. Once this occurs, mechanics will recertify the aircraft for a potential rescheduled flight tomorrow." Airport Director, Greg Donovan The flight has been canceled and there have been no reported injuries. Donovan and team members are dedicated to ensuring that all passengers have comfortable accommodations during this time. Airport staff, including OPS, MX, APD, Menzies, Cliff, Mark and Donovan, will remain on the scene throughout the recovery process. The statement further ensures that teams on site are working hard and effectively to resolve the situation. 'I want to commend our Airport team and first responders for working late into the night during this incident. Any incident on a plane is stressful and our airport team showed why they are among the best in the aviation field," said Alfrey. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
