B737-300
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 147; Flight Crew Type 7000
Training / Qualification; Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Human Factors
Captain rejected the takeoff at approximately 135-140 KIAS due to a red engine overheat light on the number two engine. Aircraft was brought to a stop. The Captain notified the flight attendants and passengers to remain seated. Then the aircraft was taxied clear of the runway. Fire crew assistance was requested to inspect the tires and brakes for damage.While waiting for the fire crew inspection; a flight attendant notified the Captain that an elderly passenger requested to go to the hospital and was not doing well. Once the fire crew reported no problems with the brakes or tires; the Captain taxied the aircraft back to the gate and requested EMT and medical personnel meet the flight.Once at the gate; EMTs tended to and removed the passenger. Once that passenger was removed; all other passengers were deplaned and the aircraft was turned over to maintenance.
On takeoff; right engine EGT climbed to 945; I called 'high EGT right engine' and pointed to the gauge. Captain immediately rejected the takeoff using standard procedure. Speed was approximately 138 knots; V1 was 145. Captain rejected takeoff outside high speed reject criteria.
B737 flight crew experienced high EGT during takeoff and the Captain elected to reject the takeoff just prior to V1. A Flight Attendant notified the Captain that an elderly passenger had been adversely affected by the reject and EMT's should meet the aircraft at the gate.