AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-86N, G-DRTN
High speed rejected takeoff, East Midlands Airport, 9 February 2020.
Summary:
In very gusty conditions, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of airspeed due to windshear as it approached V1 on takeoff. The strong crosswind led to a loss of directional control so the takeoff was rejected after reaching V1. The aircraft stopped about 600 m from the end of the runway. The No 4 wheel and brake unit suffered heat damage from the high temperatures caused by full brake application during the rejected takeoff.
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Published 10 December 2020