EAT Leipzig A306 at Brussels on Nov 26th 2020, rejected takeoff above V1 due to difficulties becoming airborne

By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Nov 26th 2020 21:59Z, last updated Friday, Nov 27th 2020 12:22Z

An EAT Leipzig Airbus A300-600 freighter on behalf of DHL, registration D-AEAI performing flight QY-841 from Brussels (Belgium) to Vitoria,SP (Spain), was accelerating for takeoff from Brussels’ runway 25R at about 18:11L (17:11Z) when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (approx. 150 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed and stopped on the runway about 360 meters/1200 feet short of the runway end (about 2920 meters/9600 feet after the start of the takeoff roll), however, was disabled with deflated main tyres. Emergency services responded and attended to the aircraft.

The runway returned to service at around 04:31L (03:31Z) about 10:20 hours after the occurrence.

The airport reported “Following a technical incident runway 25R has not been available. Runway 19 is used for departures and runway 25L for landings.”

Belgium’s AAIU opened an investigation into the occurrence.

The airline reported the crew encountered difficulties to takeoff prompting them to reject takeoff during rotation when the nose gear had already become airborne. At that point the crew checked their airspeed, it was still slow enough to reject takeoff. Due to the heavy braking 8 tyres deflated. The cause of the problems to become airborne are under investigation, however, it certainly was no problem with the cargo.

Related NOTAMs:
A3555/20 NOTAMN
Q) EBBU/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005
A) EBBR B) 2011261730 C) 2011261815
E) RWY 07L/25R CLSD DUE TO WIP, NO PPR

A3556/20 NOTAMR A3555/20
Q) EBBU/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005
A) EBBR B) 2011261800 C) 2011262015
E) RWY 07L/25R CLSD

A3558/20 NOTAMR A3556/20
Q) EBBU/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5054N00429E005
A) EBBR B) 2011261920 C) 2011270200
E) RWY 07L/25R CLSD
Metars:
EBBR 261850Z 11002KT CAVOK 07/06 Q1019 NOSIG=
EBBR 261820Z VRB02KT CAVOK 08/05 Q1020 NOSIG=
EBBR 261750Z 07001KT CAVOK 09/06 Q1020 NOSIG=
EBBR 261720Z 04001KT CAVOK 08/06 Q1020 NOSIG=
EBBR 261650Z VRB01KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1019 NOSIG=
EBBR 261620Z 12002KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1019 NOSIG=
EBBR 261550Z 05001KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1019 TEMPO 4500 BR=
EBBR 261520Z 08003KT CAVOK 10/07 Q1019 NOSIG=
EBBR 261450Z 05004KT CAVOK 10/07 Q1019 NOSIG=
EBBR 261420Z 02002KT CAVOK 10/07 Q1020 NOSIG=