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Dragon Air Plane Returns to Hong Kong due to Engine Fire
July 8, 2016

Dragon Air flight KA-212 had to return and make an emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China, on July 5th.

The Airbus A321-200, en-route to Phuket, Thailand, was mid-air when the crew reported that its left engine was on fire, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.
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China Eastern Airlines Jet Rejects Takeoff due to Engine Failure
October 25, 2015

China Eastern Airlines flight MU-5182 had to reject take-off from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China, on October 24.

The Beijing-bound Airbus A330-300 plane was accelerating for takeoff when its left engine failed following a loud bang.

The crew safely returned the aircraft to apron.

No injuries were reported.