What Happened
Dramatic Takeoff Attempt Ends With Damage And Investigation
A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220-300, with 135 people onboard, experienced a dramatic runway excursion during takeoff from Split Airport, resulting in damage to the engine cowling. Fortunately, no one was injured, and passengers were safely deplaned using stairs. The incident is under investigation, with the airline working closely with aviation authorities. According to the Aviation Herald, strong crosswinds were present at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the aircraft’s loss of directional control. This incident was first reported by One Mile at a Time.