TUI Airways Boeing 787 Aborts Takeoff and Veered off the Taxiway

MELBOURNE- A TUI Airways (BY) Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 350 passengers to England aborted its takeoff on April 18 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

The incident prompted a significant emergency response as the aircraft veered off the taxiway with its front landing gear rolling onto the grass. Airport officials confirmed no injuries occurred during the incident.

TUI 787 Aborts Takeoff

A TUI Airways (BY) Boeing 787-900 preparing for departure to Birmingham, England (BHX), on runway 9R at Melbourne Airport experienced an electrical alert in the cockpit. During the aircraft’s attempt to exit via Taxiway C, its right main landing gear veered off the pavement and became stuck in the grass.

The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 experienced electrical issues that prompted communication with air traffic controllers.