Tibet Airlines plane veers off runway on takeoff - in flames

[AisleSeat]

More than 40 people were taken to the hospital after a Tibet Airlines plane burst into flames after veering off the runway during takeoff at China’s Chongqing Airport.

The front of the Airbus SE A319 aircraft was engulfed in flames and enveloped by thick black smoke. Passengers carrying bags and other items were seen on the tarmac running away from the burning jet.

All 113 passengers and nine crew onboard the flight were evacuated.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...ches-fire-25-injured/articleshow/91505893.cms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1524558060773068802

 

[Denali]

Looks like at least one pax grabbed her duty free before exiting.

I hope the 40 taken to hospital will be OK

 

[jb747]

It will be interesting to hear how they managed this….

 

[tgh]

Perhaps …. It will be interesting if we ever hear how they managed this…..

 

[jb747]

Perhaps …. It will be interesting if we ever hear how they managed this…..

It will get out. I’ll throw a guess in now, based upon the fact that an abort after an engine failure should be a non event, and the damage done, even before the fire, is quite extreme. Other images show that the fuselage has been bent.

So, my guess is an abort AFTER lift off.