Boeing 737 Crashes in Senegal, Injuring 11
A Boeing 737-300 passenger plane operated by Air Senegal crashed during takeoff early Thursday morning in Dakar, Senegal.
The incident, involving Air Senegal flight HC 301 bound for Bamako, Mali, resulted in injuries to eleven people, four of whom sustained serious injuries.
BREAKING: Boeing 737 crashes during take-off in Senegal, 11 people injured
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Boeing 737 Takeoff Veers Off Runway
The aircraft reportedly veered off the runway at Dakar's Blaise Diagne International Airport while attempting to take off. T
hankfully, the majority of the 78 passengers onboard escaped unharmed, with only the pilot sustaining minor injuries.
Emergency Response and Investigation Underway
Airport operations were suspended immediately following the crash, with emergency services personnel attending to the scene to evacuate passengers.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the accident, which occurred at approximately 1:00 AM GMT.
Boeing 737 Crash Raises Safety Concerns
Neither Boeing nor Transair, the private company that leased the plane to Air Senegal, have commented on the incident at this time. However, the crash raises concerns about Boeing's safety record, which has been under scrutiny in recent months.
This latest incident comes on the heels of another Boeing-related safety issue in January. An unused door detached from a Boeing 737 Max operated by Alaska Airlines shortly after takeoff in the US, sparking a criminal investigation.
Furthermore, the Senegal crash coincides with allegations made by a former quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier for Boeing. The inspector claimed that Boeing aircraft frequently left the factory with significant defects. Spirit AeroSystems has vehemently denied these accusations.
The Boeing 737 crash in Senegal adds to a string of recent events that have cast a shadow on the company's safety record. Investigators will be looking to determine the cause of the crash and whether any systemic issues contributed to the accident.
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