A REX Regional Express Saab 340B, registration VH-ZPN performing flight ZL-4818 from Adelaide,SA to Broken Hill,NS (Australia), was accelerating for takeoff from Adelaide's runway 05 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 105 knots over ground) due to the failure of the left hand engine (CT7). The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron.

Australia's ATSB reported: "During take-off, the crew received abnormal left engine indications and rejected the take-off. During the rejected take-off, the left engine failed." and opened an investigation.


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