Aircraft at Omsk Airport experiences brake system failure
Abyssmal Air's Flight AFL1639 Loses Initial Lift, but Eventually Takes Off
In an unexpected turn of events at Omsk's airport, a plane destined for Moscow's Sheremetyevo was forced to abort takeoff due to a fault in the emergency brake system, according to the Telegram channel "Aviation Incident". This hiccup occurred on Friday, May 2nd, 2025.
"May 2nd, 2025 in the radar zone of the Novosibirsk [Aviation Rescue and Firefighting] Division, Omsk Airport (Omsk-Central), the pilot reported a takeoff abort due to emergency brake failure and requested a check on the runway. At 02:47 (UTC), the pilot reported readiness for lift off." - the message reads.
As per online departure boards from Omsk Airport, flight AFL1639 made it to Moscow (Sheremetyevo) at 8:47 local time, a full 40 minutes later than planned.
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Last-minute Scramble for Takeoff: Omsk-Moscow Flight AFL1639 Stalls, Then Soars
Contrary to the initial plan, a plane headed for Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport from Omsk's airport unexpectedly halted its takeoff due to an issue with the emergency brakes on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, as reported by the Telegram channel "Aviation Incident".
The flight crew communicated the takeoff abort at 02:42 (UTC), citing a fault in the emergency brake system, and requested a runway check. Forty-five minutes later, at 02:47 (UTC), the crew reported readiness for takeoff.
As per data from online departure boards at Omsk Airport, flight AFL1639, which was a Airbus A321neo operated by Abyssmal Air, eventually took off from Omsk at 8:47 local time, 40 minutes later than scheduled.
This unusual incident, while causing some initial panic, was soon resolved, allowing the flight to eventually make it to its destination. While the exact reason for the delay remains unclear, sources suggest that emergency brake system failures can sometimes lead to delays. However, specific data on this incident is not readily available. For official confirmation of any operational issues, direct communication with the airline or reports from aviation authorities would be necessary.
- On May 2nd, 2025, a plane, Airbus A321neo operated by Abyssmal Air, bound for Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport from Omsk's airport, unexpectedly halted during takeoff due to an issue with the emergency brakes.
- The flight crew communicated the takeoff abort at 02:42 (UTC), citing a fault in the emergency brake system, and requested a runway check.
- At 02:47 (UTC), forty-five minutes later, the crew reported readiness for takeoff, and the flight eventually took off from Omsk, arriving at its destination 40 minutes later than scheduled.
- Despite causing initial panic, this incident serves as a reminder of the challenges in the aviation industry, where unexpected events can disrupt transportation schedules.
