Boeing 737 accident near Dakar, Sn, May 9, 2024
On May 9, 2024 at about 1:18 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered N6VAJE, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Ai airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were seriously injured; 71 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 9, 2024 · about 1:18 am local time
- Place
- Dakar, Senegal · Blaise Diagne International Ai
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured; 71 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 38J · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- N6VAJE · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during takeoff (rejected takeoff) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 138,500 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 4 | |||
| Flight crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 1 | 66 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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