Delta flight in Amsterdam rejects takeoff due to overheated brakes
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 rejected takeoff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on December 3 due to overheated brakes. The flight, DL-57, was headed to Salt Lake City and had to wait about 40 minutes for the brakes to cool. After the delay, the aircraft successfully took off and arrived in Salt Lake City 25 minutes late. Overheated brakes can lead to loss of braking power and are a known issue for large aircraft during long taxi or takeoff runs. Rejected takeoffs are common, especially at low speeds, and can occur for various reasons. Recent incidents include a Vueling flight that rejected takeoff due to an engine malfunction and a Delta A321 that faced a bird strike.