Etihad Flight Aborts Takeoff in Melbourne Due to Technical Issues

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was halted at high speed after engine and landing gear concerns, leaving 289 passengers unharmed but causing airport delays.

Etihad Airways flight EY461 to Abu Dhabi aborted its takeoff at Melbourne Airport on Sunday evening due to a high exhaust gas temperature warning in the right engine and suspected landing gear issues.
The aircraft, carrying 289 passengers, was traveling at approximately 200 km/h when the pilot initiated an emergency stop, causing two tires to burst and smoke to rise from the landing gear.
Emergency crews applied firefighting foam to the landing gear as a precaution, and all passengers safely disembarked and were transported to the terminal.
The damaged aircraft remained on the runway, prompting Melbourne Airport to operate with only one runway until Monday morning, leading to flight delays but no cancellations.
Passengers praised the calm and professional response of the flight crew, while Etihad rebooked affected travelers on alternative flights and expressed regret for the disruption.