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.
Social Media
Avianca flight AV9418 evacuated after an aborted takeoff from Pereira Matecana International Airport in Colombia.
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) November 28, 2024
The Airbus A320, with 168 passengers, was flying from Pereira to Bogotá. However, on departure there was a problem with one of the engines that prevented it from… pic.twitter.com/1lvGOV122V
Avianca flight #AV9418, an Airbus A320, aborted the takeoff from runway 26 at Pereira-Matecaña Airport (PEI), Colombia, following an engine failure.
— Aviation Safety Network (ASN) (@AviationSafety) November 28, 2024
The aircraft came to a full stop on the runway and an emergency evacuation was carried out.pic.twitter.com/473HAEONjB
🚨Avianca #AV9418, scheduled from Matecaña,#Pereira to #Bogota aborted its takeoff on November 28, 2024, due to a reported engine malfunction.
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 28, 2024
A320,stopped safely on RNY26,all 164 pax&4crew were evacuated without injury.
Matecaña Airport was temporarily closed.
🎥 @lucassampedrov pic.twitter.com/pvwk5R4jNT
Left engine could have experienced issues such as a compressor stall or internal mechanical problem
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 28, 2024
This would trigger cockpit alerts,prompting the crew to abort takeoff
From flightradar24,highest speed reached was 98 knots meaning A320 was still below V1 (decision speed)#AV9418 pic.twitter.com/6yEiemQ2ps
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