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An American Airlines flight bound for Miami had to abort its takeoff on Tuesday at José Martí International Airport in Havana due to a malfunction in the indicators of one of the rear passenger doors.
According to Héctor Yoel Drago Ricardo's explanation in the Facebook group “Lovers of Cuban Aviation,” the issue was not related to the cargo hold door, as was initially reported.
"The storage room door was not left open," Drago clarified, specifying that the malfunction originated from one of the indicators on one of the rear passenger doors, which are neither touched nor opened in Cuba.
For safety reasons, the takeoff was aborted, and the crew proceeded to check the door, the indicators, and conduct a review of all the aircraft's systems, which is a standard procedure following a takeoff abort, according to protocol.
Flight AA1334 finally took off at 2:37 PM after completing the necessary inspections.
The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 737-800, registered N989NN.
Initially, a worker at Havana's international terminal reported in the Facebook group "Aviation Lovers" that the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon on flight AA1334.
According to the initial account of the incident, the flight "had to abort takeoff at the last moment because someone left the plane's cargo door open. The pilot notified it at the last moment," he explained.
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 scheduled arrival time was 1:00 PM.
As of the time of this publication, the authorities at Havana's airport have not provided any official information regarding the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about the American Airlines Flight Incident in Havana
Why was the takeoff of the American Airlines flight in Havana aborted?
The takeoff of the American Airlines flight in Havana was aborted due to a malfunction in the indicators of one of the rear passenger doors. This issue was detected for safety reasons, necessitating a complete system check before the flight could proceed.
What type of aircraft was involved in the incident of flight AA1334?
The aircraft involved in the incident of American Airlines flight AA1334 was a Boeing 737-800, with the registration N989NN. This model is common in commercial flight operations due to its efficiency and capacity.
How much delay did flight AA1334 experience after the incident in Havana?
Flight AA1334 experienced a delay of two hours and 27 minutes. The plane finally took off at 2:37 PM after completing the necessary security inspections and arrived in Miami without further incidents.
What security measures were put in place after aborting the takeoff?
After aborting the takeoff, checks were conducted on the door and indicators, as well as an inspection of all the aircraft's systems. These measures are part of the standard protocol to ensure the safety of passengers and the aircraft.
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