A Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 aircraft was forced to reject takeoff at Kaohsiung International Airport on 31 August due to an engine technical problem.
The incident occurred during the early morning hours as the flight was preparing to depart for Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific CX431 Kaohsiung (KHH)
Cathay Pacific flight CX431, an Airbus A330-300, was preparing for takeoff from RWY09 Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) when the incident occurred.
Video footage of the event posted to social media shows the aircraft beginning to accelerate in the early take off roll. Streaks of flame followed by a sharp ‘backfire’ explosion then emanated from the aircraft’s right-hand engine.
Asa result, flight crew initiated a rejected takeoff at low speed. After veering slightly, the aircraft was brought safely to a stop on the runway. Following the rejected takeoff, the aircraft was then able to vacate the active runway. Flight crew subsequently returned the aircraft to the apron hardstanding area.
All 234 passengers and crew members were disembarked safely and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The airline has launched a full investigation into the cause of the engine issue. It is now working closely with local authorities.
The aircraft conducting the CX431 service to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) was an Airbus A330-300, registered B-LAQ. This is a 12 year old widebody aircraft belonging to the carrier Cathay Pacific. It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in October 2012.
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