Created Monday, Feb 24th 2025 18:05Z, last updated Monday, Feb 24th 2025 18:05Z
A Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 freighter, registration B-LIF performing flight CX-3719 from Hong Kong (China) to Singapore (Singapore), was climbing out of Hong Kong's runway 07R when the crew stopped the climb at FL110 reporting a hydraulic failure. The aircraft entered a hold, dumped fuel and returned to Hong Kong for a safe landing on runway 07R about 50 minutes after departure.
The airline reported the crew suspected a hydraulic failure after departure.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Hong Kong about 38 hours after landing.
