El Al flight LY 318 from London was delayed on Tuesday after the pilot detected a malfunction moments ahead of takeoff from Heathrow Airport. According to reports, the pilot applied the brakes just moments before the wheels of the jumbo jet left the ground, possibly averting a more serious situation following takeoff. The plane was delayed for a number of hours and passengers were compelled to remain in their seats as repairs were carried out.
Reports state the pilot detected a malfunction with one of the engines, and brought the craft to a “difficult stop” as the planes front wheels were about to lift off the ground. It occurred on the flight taking off at 3:30am on Monday morning (Sept. 21st), resulting in the plane making its way back to hanger for an inspection following the reported engine malfunction.
El Al Deputy Director of Operations Lior Yavor explained the cabin crew saw a warning light indicating a problem, prompting them to act as they did, stressing at no point were passenger, flight crew or the aircraft in danger.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
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You probably mean 3.30 PM. There are no flights allowed from Heathrow at 3.30 am. The last flight is 11.59. Anyway, the flight at 15.30 is usually LY316 with LY318 taking off at 10.30PM.