Event Brief
Cathay Pacific flight smoke reported during landing in HK
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: A Cathay Pacific flight from Bengaluru was evacuated after smoke was seen during landing in Hong Kong.
WHO: Cathay Pacific Airways
WHAT: Smoke was reported on board a Cathay Pacific flight during landing, prompting evacuation of crew and passengers.
WHEN: Jul 04, 2026 at 11:57 PM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong International Airport
WHY: The smoke originated from the overheating air-conditioning system and dissipated after landing as the system cooled.
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