VIDEO: Terrified passengers scream as Boeing 737 catches fire in Senegal, 10 injured

A Boeing 737 plane skidded off the runway and caught fire during takeoff at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal on May 9. 

The accident left ten people, including a pilot, injured.

The incident took place at 1:14am local time at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal on May 9.

The plane, operated by local airline TransAir, was heading for Bamako, Mali, from Dakar, Senegal. The Air Senegal flight HC301 carried 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew members on board.

A video shows flames engulfing one side of the plane. Passengers can be seen exiting through the emergency slide, with others screaming in the background.

Emergency services arrived on the spot and provided first aid to the injured. 

Boeing’s safety measures has raised questions over recent incidents. The company has faced scrutiny but passed the blame on the airliners. The Federal Aviation Administration opened an investigation into Boeing in April after reports of falsified aircraft inspections by some of its employees.

When contacted for comment, Boeing said that airlines are responsible for maintaining their planes, which can be in service for up to 30-40 years. The company referred further questions to the airline.