Eleven people were injured on Cathay Pacific's flight CX880 at Hong Kong's international airport early on Saturday after the carrier aborted takeoff due to a technical issue, Cathay said in a statement.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon logos are seen near a counter at Hong Kong International Airport, China October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik/File Photoflight CX880 at Hong Kong's international airport early on Saturday after the carrier aborted takeoff due to a technical issue, Cathay said in a statement.
The flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was carrying 17 crew and 293 passengers. It performed "an aborted takeoff in accordance with standard procedures after a technical issue was detected by the crew." The injuries occurred during a precautionary evacuation back at the gate, when passengers exited the aircraft using five door escape slides, Cathay said.
"Nine of the eleven passengers who received treatment at hospitals have been discharged," it said. "Our colleagues will continue to provide support to the two hospitalised passengers and their families."One of the plane's tyres overheated causing it to burst, public broadcaster RTHK reported, citing police.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Eleven injured in Hong Kong in Cathay Pacific flight incidentEleven people were injured on Cathay Pacific's flight CX880 at Hong Kong's international airport early on Saturday after the carrier aborted its take off due to a technical issue, Cathay said in a statement.
Read more »
Cathay Pacific sees first HY profit in 3 years on travel reboundHong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways on Friday forecast its first half-year profit in three years, buoyed by a strong rebound in travel demand and one-off gain from a stake sale in Air China.
Read more »
Cathay Pacific sees first half-year profit in three years on travel reboundHong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways on Friday forecast its first half-year profit in three years, buoyed by a strong rebound in travel demand and one-off gain from a stake sale in Air China.
Read more »
Hong Kong's international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatusThousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub's International Dragon Boat competition, held for the first time in more than 4 years after they were halted due to anti-government protests and COVID-19.
Read more »
Disneyland's California Adventure to transform Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo SquareDisneyland Resort plans to transform the Pacific Wharf area of the California Adventure Park into San Fransokyo Square and it's all inspired by the movie 'Big Hero 6.'
Read more »
Odds slim for another Pacific Northwest 'heat dome' this summerIt has been two years since the historic ‘heat dome’ parked over the Pacific Northwest during the last week of June.
Read more »