An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration ET-AQN performing flight ET-377 from Mogadishu (Somalia) to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), was accelerating for takeoff from Mogadishu's runway 23 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 140 knots over ground) after both left hand engine (CFM56) doors opened. The aircraft slowed safely, stopped on the runway for about 30 minutes, then returned to the apron.
Somalia's Aviation Minister reported a minor runway incident, while the Ethipian Airlines encountered a bird strike during the takeoff roll prompting precautionary measures.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Mogadishu about 31 hours after the rejected takeoff.
Somalia's Aviation Minister reported a minor runway incident, while the Ethipian Airlines encountered a bird strike during the takeoff roll prompting precautionary measures.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Mogadishu about 31 hours after the rejected takeoff.
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