HONG KONG— A Malaysia Airlines (MH) flight bound for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) was forced to abort takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on Monday morning after a suspected tire burst during the departure roll.
Emergency crews responded immediately as the aircraft came to a stop on the runway.
The incident involved Malaysia Airlines flight MH079, which had been scheduled to depart Hong Kong at 8:45 a.m. local time for Kuala Lumpur.
Passengers reported hearing a loud bang followed by intense vibrations as the aircraft accelerated for takeoff, prompting the flight crew to reject the departure for safety reasons.
Malaysia Airlines Pilots Reject Takeoff
According to preliminary information, the aircraft, a Boeing 737, was accelerating down the runway at around 9:20 a.m. when the suspected tire burst occurred. Pilots quickly halted the aircraft, while airport emergency services rushed to the scene as a precaution.
Passengers onboard described a sudden jolt and loud noise moments before the aircraft stopped. Despite the alarming situation, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members.
Airport authorities temporarily dispatched emergency vehicles around the aircraft while crews assessed the situation. The plane later vacated the runway under its own power and was moved to the apron for inspection.
Flight Delay Impact on Hong Kong Airport
Following the incident, passengers were asked to disembark and return to the terminal building while Malaysia Airlines coordinated further arrangements.
The flight to Kuala Lumpur faced significant delays as maintenance teams began technical checks on the aircraft.
Flight MH079 had originally been scheduled to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time, The Standard reported.
The disruption also caused temporary operational adjustments at Hong Kong International Airport as emergency response procedures were activated.
Malaysia Airlines has not yet confirmed the exact cause of the suspected tire failure. Engineers and aviation authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether the issue originated from the landing gear assembly, tire integrity, or another technical factor.
Investigation is Underway
A rejected takeoff is considered one of the most critical phases of flight operations because aircraft are typically traveling at high speeds during runway acceleration. Airlines and airport authorities follow strict safety protocols in such situations to minimize risks to passengers and crew.
The swift response by the cockpit crew and airport emergency personnel ensured the aircraft stopped safely without further complications.
Aviation experts note that modern commercial aircraft are designed with multiple braking and redundancy systems to safely handle incidents involving tire failures during takeoff.
The airline is expected to provide additional updates once inspections and operational reviews are completed.
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