BANGKOK- A Hong Kong Airlines (HX) flight traveling from Bangkok (BKK) to the Asian financial hub was compelled to return to the Thai capital due to a “technical issue” encountered shortly after take-off on Sunday.
Flight HX780 was slated to depart Bangkok for Hong Kong around 2 a.m. local time, carrying over 200 passengers.
Hong Kong Airlines Emergency
Based on information from flight tracking platforms, the Airbus A330-300 twin-jet aircraft circled the airspace shortly after take-off at approximately 2:25 a.m. before ultimately redirecting back to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Hong Kong Airlines stated that the flight encountered a “technical issue” shortly after take-off but did not provide further details.
“In adherence to safety protocols, the flight promptly returned to Bangkok airport and landed safely, with no injuries reported among passengers,” the airline affirmed.
The airline mentioned that it was arranging same-day flights back to Hong Kong for the affected passengers. Additionally, hotel accommodations were provided for passengers awaiting their flights. “We appreciate the passengers’ understanding,” the statement continued.
Hong Kong Airlines noted that the incident had been reported to the appropriate authorities per standard procedures and apologized for any inconvenience caused.
As per the Airport Authority Hong Kong, the flight was anticipated to arrive at 10:30 p.m., which is over 16 hours later than its initially scheduled arrival time of 5:55 a.m.
Similar Incident
Last year, Aeroflot (SU) Boeing 777, originating from Moscow, executed an emergency landing at the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport, as reported by the Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Sakhalin Region.
“On the morning of December 1, we received information that an Aeroflot Boeing 777 aircraft, which had departed from Moscow, was preparing for an emergency landing at the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport,” the statement conveyed.
The aircraft landed at the city’s air harbor at 9:34 a.m. (1:34 a.m. Moscow time) without incident.
As per the press service of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport, the incident involved a Boeing 777. Technicians have identified and are currently addressing the technical issue.
Aeroflot emphasized that the landing proceeded smoothly, adhering to safety protocols. The electronic display at the air harbor indicates that the return flight from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Moscow is scheduled for Friday at 17:00 (9:00 Moscow time).
The report notes, “The Boeing 777 had a total of 14 crew members and 408 passengers on board. After landing, the aircraft autonomously vacated the runway using the taxiway and was subsequently towed to the parking area.”
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