Accident: Westjet B737 at Edmonton on Jul 22nd 2010, rejected takeoff

27.07.2010 - 23:59

A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GWJE performing flight WS-296 from Edmonton,AB to Saskatoon,SK (Canada) with 95 people on board, rejected takeoff at high speed (approximately 109 KIAS) after the crew felt a bump followed by a "Speed Brake Do Not Arm" message. The crew requested emergency services to check the aircraft. After determination that it was safe to taxi the aircraft returned to the apron. Three flight attendants received minor injuries during the slow down. The Canadian TSB reported, that three of four flight attendants facing aft suffered very minor injuries during the slow down and elected to not continue duties that day. Maintenance examined speed brake function, completed a high energy stop inspection and checked for foreign object damage. No faults were found and the aircraft was returned to service. Read the article at http://avherald.com/h?articleBedf30f Modify your subscription at http://avherald.com/h?login