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Faulty Brake Install Blamed for Boeing 737 Overrun

The NTSB published its preliminary findings into a February runway overrun incident involving an American 737.

An American 737-800 landing at DFW Airport (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Issues involving a brake replacement project are being blamed for a February overrun incident, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report. On February 10, 2024, American flight 1632, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW), experienced a “brake system anomaly” during landing.

The 15-year-old aircraft—registered as N991AN—initially landed safely on runway 17L but came to a stop beyond the threshold area. There were no injuries reported among the 104 passengers and crew onboard.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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