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Corporate McDonnell Douglas MD-87 catches fire after aborted take-off Houston Executive Airport

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On 19 October just after 10:00 (UTC-5), a corporate McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (registered N987AK) was supposed to depart Houston Executive Airport (TME/KTME), Texas, United States, but overran runway 36 after an aborted take-off. The aircraft skidded across the perimeter fence and ended about 300 metres further north. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft caught fire and completely burned out. Luckily, all of the 18 passengers and 3 crew members ( two pilots and a flight attendant) managed to escape and were unharmed, except two with minor injuries. The following images appeared on social media:

This post was published on 19 October 2021 20:57

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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19 October 2021 20:57

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