CX618 - Incident: Cathay Pacific A333 near Hong Kong on Nov 11th 2024
Created Wednesday, Nov 13th 2024 20:05Z, last updated Wednesday, Nov 13th 2024 20:05Z
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, registration B-HLU performing flight CX-618 from Bangkok (Thailand) to Hong Kong (China), was descending towards Hong Kong when the crew reported an unidentified odour in the cabin. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Hong Kong's runway 07L.
The airline reported there was an unidentified odour in the cabin due to a technical malfunction, the suspected malfunctioning equipment was turned off. The crew prioritized the approach into Hong Kong.
The airport reported the crew raised a partial alert due to suspected smoke in the cabin.
The aircraft returned to service about 17 hours after landing.
Source: The Aviation Herald