Malindo Air Skidded After aborted take off in KTM

[Nabiel Haniff 1]

http://www.airlive.net/breaking-malindo-air-flight-od181-skidded-off-runway-after-an-aborted-takeoff-at-kathmandu-airport/

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

Hopefully the aircraft suffer no damage after the incident. Looks like it's a bad time for KTM at this moment; just about to recover from the deadly US-Bangla Dash 8 Q400 accident and this came in.

[David.W 0]

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plane beieng towed to parking spot. seems like its out of the grass

Edited April 20, 2018 by David.W

[Khalil Abd Halim 0]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPp4OK6fxT4

 

another clearer video, no major damage i believe, even the wheels are intact

[Muhammad Saad 0]

Insider info

 

Takeoff config warning on takeoff role. Captain aborted takeoff.

 

*LNJ* : Aircraft skidded off runway at KTM (20 APR 2018)

- Door 2R escape slide deployed.

- No.2 main wheel burst.

- Rescue team deployed, rescue flight activated (OD182D/181D STD KUL: 1640LT).

- Preliminary inspection carried out, no visible damage on critical areas.

- Fuselage inspection 100%completed as of 22 APR 2018.

- All effected main wheel replaced.

- FDR received, sent via OD183 ATA KUL : 2200LT on 21 APR 2018. Awaiting update.

- Further investigation found speed brake handle movement does not engage switch.

- Speed brake micro switch adjustment carried out found satisfactory .

- Pending recommendation report from ES to Boeing /QA and CAAM for final clearance .

*ETS* : TBA (upon aircraft evaluation)

[Radzi 2]

Aircraft will be ferried to SZB soon, probably tomorrow.