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Cathay Pacific Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific flight CX-899 made an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on February 10th.

The Airbus A350-900 plane flying from Newark, New Jersey, was on approach to Hong Kong when the crew reported an issue with nose wheel steering.

The plane subsequently landed safely and was towed to the gate.

All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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Cathay Pacific Plane Encounters Hydraulic Leak after Landing in Hong Kong

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-883 encountered hydraulic leak problem, after landing at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China, on July 13th.

The Boeing 777-300 from Los Angeles, California, to Hong Kong had just landed when the captain observed that it was emitting smoke underneath the fuselage and reported a possible hydraulic leak.

The plane towed to the apron.

The passengers were disembarked taking preventive measures.

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Cathay Pacific Plane Diverts to Indonesia due to Engine Shut Down

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX-170 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Bali, Indonesia, on September 25.

The Airbus A330-300, flying from Perth, Australia, to Hong Kong, China, diverted after its right engine started emitting flames and sparks, causing vibration. The crew decided to shut the engine down for a safe landing.

The plane landed uneventfully.

All 254 passengers and 13 crew members remained safe.

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Cathay Pacific Plane Diverts to US Military Airport in Alaska

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific flight CX884 had to divert and make an emergency landing at a U.S. military airport in Shemya, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, on July 29.

The Boeing Co 777-300ER, en-route from Hong Kong, China, to Los Angeles, California, had to be diverted after it was filled with smoke.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 276 passengers and 18 crew members remained safe.