American Airlines plane aborts takeoff in Havana due to open cargo door

American Airlines flight AA1334 aborted its takeoff in Havana due to an open cargo door.

Avión carga equipaje en Aeropuerto de La Habana (referencial) © CiberCuba
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An American Airlines flight bound for Miami had to abort its takeoff at Havana airport at the last moment because the cargo cabin door was allegedly open.

A worker at the international terminal in Havana reported in the Facebook group Aviation Lovers that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon on flight AA1334, which "had to abort its takeoff at the last moment because someone left the plane's cargo door open. The pilot notified just in time," he explained.

The flight controllers reported that the aircraft was delayed by two hours and 27 minutes, and that it arrived in Miami at 3:27 PM without any further issues. The original arrival time was set for 1:00 PM.

The authorities at the airport terminal in the Cuban capital have not provided any information about the incident.

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Airlines Flight Incidents in Cuba

Why did the American Airlines flight abort its takeoff in Havana?

The takeoff was aborted because the aircraft's cargo door was open, which the pilot notified at the last moment. This necessitated halting the takeoff procedure to ensure the safety of the flight.

What safety measures are taken in similar airborne incidents?

In the event of airborne incidents, such as an open cargo door or a fire on board, safety measures include aborting takeoff, evacuating passengers if necessary, and conducting technical inspections to identify and resolve the issue before proceeding with the flight.

What impact did the incident on American Airlines flight AA1334 have?

The impact was primarily on the flight delay, which was reported as postponed. However, after an hour of aborting the takeoff, the flight arrived in Miami without any issues, indicating that the problem was resolved effectively.

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