A Saudi Arabian Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration HZ-ASJ performing flight SV-332 from Alexandria (Egypt) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), was accelerating for takeoff from Alexandria’s Borg el Arab Airport when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (123 KIAS) due to a right hand engine (CFM56) fire indication.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 55 hours, then positioned to Jeddah. The aircraft returned to service on Sep 20th 2016.
Saudi Arabia’s Accident Investigation Board have opened an investigation into the occurrence rated a serious incident.
The Aviation Herald
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