Malaysia Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff in Hong Kong After Tyre Burst
A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Kuala Lumpur aborted its takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, May 11, 2026, due to technical issues resulting in a burst tyre. The incident occurred around 9:18 am on the airport’s South Runway. According to the Airport Authority (AA), the aircraft veered off the runway during deceleration and came to a stop on the taxiway. Emergency procedures were enacted, including the deployment of fire engines, but no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Malaysia Airlines confirmed the safety of all onboard and expressed regret for the disruption, stating that it is assisting passengers with rebooking on alternative flights. The aircraft was subsequently towed from the taxiway. Following the incident, the South Runway was temporarily closed for routine inspection but reopened shortly after 10 am. During the closure, airport operations continued largely normally using the Centre Runway. Photos shared on social media depicted the damaged tyre and emergency response teams at the scene. Flight tracking data confirmed that Flight MH79 did not depart and returned to the ramp.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff in Hong Kong After Tyre Burst
A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Kuala Lumpur aborted its takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, May 11, 2026, due to technical issues resulting in a burst tyre. The incident occurred around 9:18 am on the airport’s South Runway. According to the Airport Authority (AA), the aircraft veered off the runway during deceleration and came to a stop on the taxiway. Emergency procedures were enacted, including the deployment of fire engines, but no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Malaysia Airlines confirmed the safety of all onboard and expressed regret for the disruption, stating that it is assisting passengers with rebooking on alternative flights. The aircraft was subsequently towed from the taxiway. Following the incident, the South Runway was temporarily closed for routine inspection but reopened shortly after 10 am. During the closure, airport operations continued largely normally using the Centre Runway. Photos shared on social media depicted the damaged tyre and emergency response teams at the scene. Flight tracking data confirmed that Flight MH79 did not depart and returned to the ramp.
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP