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Chen, L. (2026, October 4). Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear fault. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed
Chen, Leopold. “Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear fault.” South China Morning Post, 4 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed.
Chen, Leopold. “Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear fault.” South China Morning Post, October 4, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed.
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On Sunday morning, Hong Kong Airlines flight HX676 from Hong Kong to Okinawa returned to Hong Kong International Airport after a suspected incomplete landing gear retraction issue was detected shortly after take-off at 8:57 am. The crew followed standard safety protocols and decided to divert back to ensure the flight's safety. The aircraft landed safely at 10am with no reported injuries among the 160 passengers on board. Hong Kong Airlines promptly arranged an alternative flight, causing a delay of approximately 2½ hours for the passengers.