B738, East Midlands UK, 2020

B738, East Midlands UK, 2020

Summary

On 9 February 2020, a Boeing 737-800 rejected its takeoff from East Midlands from a speed above V1 after encountering windshear in limiting weather conditions and was brought to a stop with 600 metres of runway remaining. The Investigation found that the Captain had assigned the takeoff to his First Officer but had taken control after deciding that a rejected takeoff was appropriate even though unequivocal QRH guidance that high speed rejected takeoffs should not be made due to windshear existed. Boeing analysis found that successful outcomes during takeoff windshear events have historically been more likely when takeoff is continued.

Description

On 9 February 2020, a Boeing 737-800, (G-DRTN) being operated by Jet2 on a scheduled international passenger flight from East Midlands to Tenerife, made a high speed rejected takeoff on runway 27 after encountering windshear during an adverse weather departure and was brought to a stop with approximately 600 metres of runway remaining. Damage attributable to the rejected takeoff was found to one main landing gear wheel and its brake unit which were replaced. No damage to any runway edge lighting was caused.

Investigation

An Investigation was carried by the UK AAIB. The CVR and FDR were not available but the aircraft operator made relevant QAR data available.

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