11 passengers were injured while being evacuated from Boeing 777 flight CX880, which was transporting 293 passengers and 17 staff members to Los Angeles.
The source claims that 12 wheels were broken as a result of the aircraft’s rapid braking. Twelve wheels were broken and flames were licking the tires of a Cathay Pacific Airways airplane as it hurtled down the runway for takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport, according to information obtained by the Post.
11 passengers were injured during the evacuation from the aircraft carrying more than 300 people as a result of the unusual incident, which was brought on by problems with a gadget that indicated wind speed and direction. Two passengers who suffered bone fractures were still receiving medical attention as of Saturday night.
The cockpit crew discovered issues with the device when the plane was taxiing on the runway for takeoff early on Saturday, according to a source acquainted with the findings of a preliminary investigation.Flight CX880, which was bound for Los Angeles from Hong Kong with 293 passengers and 17 crew members, aborted takeoff and came to a stop using the brakes. 12 wheels were damaged by the aircraft’s rapid braking, and the cockpit CCTV captured some wheel fires, according to the source.
According to flight information provided by Flightradar24, the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was returning to its gate when it was traveling at 154 knots (285 km/h) down the south runway in preparation for takeoff.According to the police, 11 women, ranging in age from 29 to 77, were hurt while using the emergency slide to evacuate the aircraft.
Both 54 and 77-year-old female passengers who were hurt had leg fractures and were still being treated at Princess Margaret Hospital.
The remaining nine injured people, who ranged in age from 29 to 63, received care at North Lantau Hospital before being released.
