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Co-Pilot's Mistake Causes Fiery Takeoff Incident

5/9/2025

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A British Airways flight from Gatwick to Vancouver faced a dramatic turn when the co-pilot mistakenly confused left and right, leading to a fiery brake incident during take-off on June 28. The runway was closed for 50 minutes, resulting in 23 flight cancellations. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, prompting the airline to strengthen its safety protocols.

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Story summary

A British Airways flight from Gatwick to Vancouver faced a dramatic turn when the co-pilot mistakenly confused left and right, leading to a fiery brake incident during take-off on June 28. The runway was closed for 50 minutes, resulting in 23 flight cancellations. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, prompting the airline to strengthen its safety protocols.