Another Boeing 737 Encounters Mishap During Takeoff at an African Airport

Boeing's reputation management team is likely facing a challenging time as another Boeing aircraft has encountered an incident within the past 24 hours.

Boeing 737 Crashes After Failed Takeoff Attempt

According to the Daily Mail, a Boeing 737 operated by the Senegalese airline, Transair, crashed following an unsuccessful takeoff, causing the plane to skid off the runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal.

FL360aero Reports on the Incident

The aviation news account, FL360aero, shared images of the wreckage on social media. "A Transair Boeing 737-38J aircraft (6V-AJE) received significant damage after it veered off the runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) on Thursday, 9 May 2024 at around 1 am," FL360aero reported.

Local Media Shares Footage of the Incident

The Dakar Journal, a local media outlet, posted footage of the burning 737 on social media, although the authenticity of this footage has yet to be confirmed. "A Transair plane crashes after leaving the runway, 10 injured including a pilot," the social media account reported, as translated by Google.

Boeing's Mounting Problems

Just a day prior, a Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by FedEx crash-landed at an airport in Turkey following a failure of the nose landing gear. These two crashes, happening within a short span, have further complicated Boeing's current issues. The company is presently under intense examination by the US federal government regarding the quality control of its aircraft.

Written by Tyler Durden

Thursday, 05/09/2024 - 07:20

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