At Miami International Airport in the United States, a Gol Transportes Aéreos Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft (flight number: G3-7749), preparing to depart for Brasília, the capital of Brazil, aborted take-off due to a technical issue.
Engine Explosion and Flames During Take-off Roll
As the aircraft was accelerating on runway 08R at Miami Airport, the crew heard a loud bang from one of the plane’s LEAP engines at approximately 30 knots – a relatively low speed. Flames were also observed coming from the engine exhaust. Suspecting a possible engine failure, the pilots aborted the take-off immediately and brought the aircraft to a halt on the runway.
Passengers Safely Evacuated
Following the incident, the pilots contacted air traffic control (ATC) and requested to return to the apron. The aircraft taxied safely back, and all passengers were disembarked without injury or panic.
Flight Safety Comes First
The flight was officially cancelled following the event. A technical investigation into the aircraft was launched, and efforts are ongoing to determine the cause of the engine issue. Gol Airlines announced that alternative flight options were provided for the affected passengers.
About the Boeing 737 MAX and LEAP Engines
The Boeing 737 MAX series is equipped with LEAP-1B engines produced by CFM International. Known for their high efficiency and low emissions, these engines occasionally make headlines due to technical malfunctions.
