BOEING 737

Budapest — September 20, 2010

Event Information

DateSeptember 20, 2010
Event TypeINC
NTSB NumberDCA10WA099
Event ID20100927X34749
LocationBudapest
CountryHU
AirportBudapest Ferihegy Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model737
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None6
Total Injured0

Full Narrative

On September 20, 2010 about 1:00 PM local time, a Hungarian Airlines Boeing 737-600, registration HA-LOE, experienced a yaw event at about 95 knots and aborted the takeoff from Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHBP), Budapest, Hungary. There were no injuries to the 6 crew members onboard and the airplane was not damaged. The flights intended destination was Helsinki - Vantaa Airport (EFHK), Helsinki, Finland.

The accident is being investigated by the Hungary Transportation Safety Bureau. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Registration of the Operator and State of Manufacturer.

All requests for information should be directed to:

Hungary Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB)
H-1675 Budapest
POB 62, Hungary
Phone: +36 1 294 5529
Fax: +36 1 296 9520
E-mail: [email protected]

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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