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Avianca Flight Aborts Takeoff Following Engine Failure at Pereira-Matecaña Airport (Video)

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Time: 23:36 UTC

Pereira, Colombia – An Avianca Airbus A320-214, registration HK-5407, operating as flight AV9418, encountered an engine failure during its takeoff roll on runway 26 at Pereira-Matecaña Airport (PEI/SKPE). The aircraft, manufactured in 2014 and equipped with CFMI CFM56-5B4/P engines, was En route to Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO) with 168 occupants on board.

Incident Details

The incident occurred during the takeoff phase when the crew detected an issue with one of the engines, leading to an aborted takeoff. The aircraft came to a complete stop on the runway, and an emergency evacuation was initiated.

No fatalities or injuries were reported among the passengers and crew, nor were there any casualties on the ground. The precise extent of damage to the aircraft remains unknown, pending further inspection.

Immediate Response

A prompt response from airport authorities and emergency services ensured the safety of all individuals on board. The airline is cooperating fully with Colombia's civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, to investigate the cause of the engine failure.

Passengers were safely evacuated and provided with assistance, and arrangements are being made for their onward travel to Bogotá.

Aircraft Information

  • Aircraft Model: Airbus A320-214 (WL)
  • Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN): 6280
  • Year of Manufacture: 2014
  • Engine Model: CFMI CFM56-5B4/P

Official Statement

Aerocivil has verified the incident and is overseeing the investigation, citing confidence in the preliminary data provided. A detailed report will follow as the investigation progresses.

Background

Pereira-Matecaña Airport, located in central Colombia, is a vital hub for domestic travel. The airport remained operational after the incident, though runway 26 was temporarily closed for inspection and cleanup.

Sources

For more details, the full report is available on Aerocivil’s official website, with flight data accessible via FlightRadar24.

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Confidence Rating

The information provided is based on news reports and social media sources, which may not always be fully verified. This analysis is a self-effort and does not reflect official statements or conclusions. As such, the confidence rating for this data is considered unofficial and subject to further investigation.

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