Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke while landing in Hong Kong
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Cathay Pacific flight CX624 from Bengaluru, India, emitted smoke as it landed at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday due to an overheated air-conditioning system. The smoke dissipated shortly after landing, and no injuries were reported. The incident, investigated by police, highlighted a mechanical issue that was resolved without harm to passengers or crew.
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Smoke originated from overheating air-conditioning system
No injuries were reported.
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Cathay Pacific flight CX624 from Bengaluru to Hong Kong emitted smoke while landing.
South China Morning Post- Smoke originated from overheating air-conditioning system
- System cooled and smoke dissipated after landing
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Loaded language removedA Cathay Pacific Airways flight arriving in Hong Kong from India was seen emitting smoke on Sunday after an on board air-conditioning system overheated, with no injuries reported. Flight CX624 from Bengaluru landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9.53am, when smoke was reported on the A330 aircraft.
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Cathay Pacific flight CX624 from Bengaluru to Hong Kong emitted smoke while landing.
South China Morning PostThe smoke was caused by an overheating air-conditioning system.
South China Morning PostNo injuries were reported.
South China Morning PostThe smoke dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled.
South China Morning PostThe flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9:53 am.
South China Morning PostThe aircraft was an A330.
South China Morning Post