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An Airbus A320 collides with a firetruck during takeoff from Lima airport, Peru

Event date : Aircraft Type : Airbus A320
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Lima, Peru – November 18th 2022 - The Airbus A320 operated by LATAM Airlines Chile was accelerating for takeoff with 102 occupants onboard when multiple fire trucks crossed the runway in front of the aircraft. The crew rejected takeoff at high speed but couldn’t avoid collision with one of the fire trucks. The right main gear collapsed, and a fire erupted on right hand engine. All occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft, but 4 passengers received serious injuries. Two fire fighters on board the truck were killed, and a third one received serious injuries.
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