{"id":91516,"date":"2025-04-23T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=91516"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T10:01:59","slug":"boeing-747-aborts-takeoff-at-high-speed-in-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/boeing-747-aborts-takeoff-at-high-speed-in-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing 747 Aborts Takeoff at High Speed, All 16 Tires Deflated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SANTIAGO-<\/strong> A Boeing 747-400F<\/a> cargo plane operated by SkyLease Cargo (GG)<\/a> aborts takeoff at Santiago International Airport in Chile (SCL)<\/a> on Saturday, April 19, 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft was travelling at near-takeoff speed when pilots made the critical decision to stop, causing all 16 tires<\/strong> on the main landing gear to deflate<\/strong> during the high-speed braking manoeuvre. The dramatic incident occurred just as the massive cargo jet was about to lift off from the runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- X; Complied by Aviation A2Z<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Boeing 747 Aborts Takeoff at Santiago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft involved was a 19-year-old<\/strong> Boeing 747-400F with registration N904AR<\/strong>, operated by Sky Lease Cargo (GG). The plane was scheduled to fly as GG4550 <\/strong>from Santiago, Chile (SCL) to Miami, Florida (MIA)<\/a>, covering 4,118 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident represents a significant operational challenge for Sky Lease Cargo (GG), which maintains only 2<\/strong> Boeing 747<\/a> aircraft in its fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 10:31 AM local time, the cargo jumbo jet lined up on runway 17R <\/strong>and began its takeoff roll. According to Flightradar24 data, the aircraft accelerated to 163 knots (188 miles per hour) before the pilots decided to abort the takeoff. This speed is exceptionally high for a rejected takeoff, <\/strong>approaching or possibly exceeding the typical V1 decision speed<\/strong> for a Boeing 747.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilots brought the massive aircraft to a complete stop within 18 seconds<\/strong>, with some runway distance remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emergency braking action generated significant heat, causing smoke to billow from the tires and resulting in the deflation of all 16 wheels on the main landing gear. Airport emergency services responded immediately to prevent any potential fire outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santiago Airport; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since the incident, the Boeing 747 has remained grounded in Santiago (SCL). The aircraft will likely require extensive maintenance and tire replacement before returning to service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event has created operational challenges for Sky Lease Cargo (GG), given their limited fleet size.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video captures moment Sky Lease Cargo 747-428F had to reject its takeoff at high speed (>160 knots) at Santiago International Airport Chile.

During the incident the aircraft's main gear tires deflated and required the fire and rescue service to attend.

N904AR has been on the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PdpSOGEtBf<\/a><\/p>— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) April 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>