TOKYO- A Malaysia Airlines (MH) Airbus A330 bound for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) aborted its takeoff at Narita International Airport (NRT) on Thursday after an aircraft problem was reported during the departure sequence.
Black smoke was seen coming from the aircraft as it moved toward the runway at about 10:40 a.m. local time.
The aircraft was operating as Malaysia Airlines Flight MH89 to Kuala Lumpur and was carrying 160 passengers and crew.
The takeoff was stopped safely, with no injuries reported among those on board, while airport emergency crews responded to the aircraft.
Malaysia Airlines A330 Takeoff Aborted
The aircraft was reportedly an Airbus A330, with the airport branch of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism indicating that the problem was believed to involve its left engine. The aircraft stopped on the runway after the crew aborted the takeoff.
Black smoke was visible as the aircraft moved onto the runway, prompting emergency services at Narita to respond. Fire engines and ambulances were positioned near the aircraft as airport personnel dealt with the situation.
The incident occurred before the aircraft became airborne, allowing the flight crew to stop the departure on the ground. No injuries were reported among the 160 people on board.
Narita Runway Closed
The incident resulted in the closure of Narita Airport’s Runway A while authorities inspected the runway and assessed the aircraft.
The runway remained unavailable for about two and a half hours before operations could resume.
The response involved airport emergency teams and other personnel who gathered around the aircraft after it came to a stop.
Footage from the scene showed the Malaysia Airlines aircraft parked on the runway with emergency vehicles nearby, Malay Mail reported.
The runway inspection formed part of the airport’s response after smoke was observed during the aborted departure. Authorities were expected to assess the aircraft and determine the precise cause of the problem.
Flight MH89 Disrupted
The incident disrupted Malaysia Airlines’ scheduled service between Tokyo Narita and Kuala Lumpur. Flight MH89 is an international service connecting Japan with Malaysia’s main aviation hub.
The aircraft remained on the ground following the aborted takeoff as airport and airline personnel handled the situation.
The incident did not result in reported injuries, but the runway closure temporarily affected airport operations.
The exact technical cause of the aircraft problem had not been established in the initial reports. Further assessment of the aircraft and the reported engine issue will be required before the circumstances surrounding the aborted takeoff become clearer.
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