TUI Airways Flight Aborts Takeoff From Melbourne-Orlando International Airport Due to Mechanical Issue
By Space Coast Daily // April 19, 2025
flight was bound for Birmingham, England
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Over 300 passengers were impacted Friday night after a TUI Airways flight was forced to abort takeoff due to a mechanical issue at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight 601 was preparing to depart for Birmingham, England, when the crew aborted takeoff at approximately 11:10 p.m.
The Boeing 787 aircraft veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, leading to the collapse of the right main landing gear. An alarm in the cockpit was triggered during the incident.
Emergency personnel responded swiftly to the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey said approximately 350 passengers were transported by bus from the aircraft to the terminal and later taken to nearby hotels.
The FAA is continuing to investigate the incident.
