Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Overruns Maui Runway Due to Brake Failure
An inbound Hawaiian Airlines flight from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) overran the runway at Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui on Thursday, July 11, due to a brakes issue. The Airbus A321neo, with registration N227HA, touched down 2,000 feet past the runway threshold and stopped 330 feet beyond the runway's end.
The aircraft was carrying 173 passengers and six crew members, all of whom were unharmed. After being inspected at the runway's end, the plane was towed to the gate approximately 30 minutes later.
Initial ADS-B data indicated the aircraft landed at 120 knots over the ground. Despite the overrun, there was no damage reported to the aircraft. The runway was briefly closed following the incident but reopened shortly after the aircraft was towed away.
Flight HA29 departed Seattle at 10:42, just behind its scheduled time of 10:30, and arrived in Maui at 13:24, ahead of its 13:40 scheduled arrival. The flight operated without issues for most of the journey, cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet. However, the runway overrun led to the aircraft being removed from service upon arrival.
The aircraft, a 4.7-year-old Airbus A321neo, has been on the apron at Kahului Airport since the incident. The return service to Oakland (HA24/HA47) was subsequently canceled. This Airbus model, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1133G engines, was delivered to Hawaiian Airlines in November 2019.
The aircraft’s early touchdown and subsequent overrun raised concerns about potential mechanical issues. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the brake malfunction. Hawaiian Airlines has assured passengers that safety remains their top priority and is cooperating fully with aviation authorities.
This incident highlights the importance of rigorous aircraft maintenance and the efficiency of emergency protocols. The swift response ensured the safety of all on board and minimized disruption to airport operations.
