Startled 747 excursion crew delayed cutting power after engine stall

Saudi 747 Maastricht 2

Source: Dutch Safety Board

Dutch investigators have concluded that a Boeing 747-400ERF crew was startled by an engine compressor stall during the take-off roll, and consequently failed to reduce thrust in time to prevent a runway excursion.

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