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B737 flight crew experienced high egt during takeoff and the captain elected to reject the takeoff just prior to V1. A flight attendant notified the captain that an elderly passenger had been adversely affected by the reject and emt's should meet the aircraft at the gate.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1289940 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201508 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-300 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 147 Flight Crew Type 7000 |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 268 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness |
Narrative:
Captain rejected the takeoff at approximately 135-140 KIAS due to a red engine overheat light on the number two engine. Aircraft was brought to a stop. The captain notified the flight attendants and passengers to remain seated. Then the aircraft was taxied clear of the runway. Fire crew assistance was requested to inspect the tires and brakes for damage.while waiting for the fire crew inspection; a flight attendant notified the captain that an elderly passenger requested to go to the hospital and was not doing well. Once the fire crew reported no problems with the brakes or tires; the captain taxied the aircraft back to the gate and requested emt and medical personnel meet the flight.once at the gate; emts tended to and removed the passenger. Once that passenger was removed; all other passengers were deplaned and the aircraft was turned over to maintenance.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B737 flight crew experienced high EGT during takeoff and the Captain elected to reject the takeoff just prior to V1. A Flight Attendant notified the Captain that an elderly passenger had been adversely affected by the reject and EMT's should meet the aircraft at the gate.
Narrative: Captain rejected the takeoff at approximately 135-140 KIAS due to a red engine overheat light on the number two engine. Aircraft was brought to a stop. The Captain notified the flight attendants and passengers to remain seated. Then the aircraft was taxied clear of the runway. Fire crew assistance was requested to inspect the tires and brakes for damage.While waiting for the fire crew inspection; a flight attendant notified the Captain that an elderly passenger requested to go to the hospital and was not doing well. Once the fire crew reported no problems with the brakes or tires; the Captain taxied the aircraft back to the gate and requested EMT and medical personnel meet the flight.Once at the gate; EMTs tended to and removed the passenger. Once that passenger was removed; all other passengers were deplaned and the aircraft was turned over to maintenance.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.