{"id":1499,"date":"2026-02-06T17:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/1499\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T17:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:46:08","slug":"sas-airbus-a320neo-attempts-to-take-off-from-a-taxiway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/1499\/","title":{"rendered":"SAS Airbus A320neo attempts to take off from a taxiway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On the evening of 5 February, SAS Scandinavian Airlines<\/a> Flight SK2590, an Airbus A320neo<\/a> (SE-ROM), was involved in a serious incident at Brussels Airport<\/a> while preparing to depart for Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

Although the flight had been cleared for takeoff from runway 07R, the aircraft mistakenly began its takeoff roll in the dark on a parallel taxiway (reported by local media as E1) at approximately 22:03 local time.<\/p>\n

SAS Airbus A320neo accelerates down a taxiway<\/p>\n

Instead of lining up on the correct runway, the jet accelerated along the taxiway, reaching a reported ground speed of approximately 107 knots. Once the error was identified, the flight crew rejected the takeoff, successfully bringing the aircraft to a stop.<\/p>\n

The aircraft ultimately came to rest partially off the paved surface in an adjacent grassy area very close to the airport\u2019s aviation fuel<\/a> storage area. It could not be moved under its own power.<\/p>\n

Despite the severity of the incident, there were no reported injuries to passengers or crew members. All occupants were deplaned from the aircraft safely.<\/p>\n

\"FlightRadarPhoto: FlightRadar24<\/p>\n

Brussels Airport remains open after taxiway incident<\/p>\n

Airport operations at Brussels Airport continued normally for other flights. The affected aircraft was later towed to a suitable location. Passengers from flight SK2590 were rebooked on alternative services to Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

An official spokesperson for Scandinavian Airlines confirmed that the airline is fully cooperating with Belgian aviation authorities in the ongoing investigation. Preliminary information indicates that the incident resulted from a misidentification during taxiing, with the aircraft lining up on a taxiway instead of the assigned runway after receiving takeoff clearance.<\/p>\n

Why taxiway takeoffs still happen in modern cockpits<\/p>\n

Aviation safety experts note that attempted takeoffs from taxiways, while rare, emphasise the need for strict cross-checks, clear crew coordination and heightened situational awareness. This is particularly the case during nighttime or low-visibility operations.<\/p>\n

Aircraft safety features, such as RAAS (Runway Awareness and Advisory System), which provides enhanced situational awareness to crew, was not fitted to the aircraft. A RAAS is specifically designed to prevent an incident like this one.<\/p>\n

Investigators are expected to review air traffic control<\/a> communications, cockpit procedures, and airport signage as part of a comprehensive inquiry.<\/p>\n

SAS says safety review underway after taxiway takeoff incident<\/p>\n

Scandinavian Airlines has reiterated that safety remains its highest priority and stated it will implement any measures recommended by investigators to help prevent similar incidents in future SAS operations.<\/p>\n

\"A320Photo: Emma Lewis<\/p>\n

Featured image: Emma Lewis<\/p>\n

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