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Aircraft tail struck runway during go-around at Hong Kong airport
An airline confirmed that the tail of a passenger aircraft made contact with the runway while performing a go-around at Hong Kong International Airport last Friday. The aviation regulator ordered the airline to submit a report on the incident. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
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An airline confirmed that the tail of a passenger aircraft made contact with the runway while performing a go-around at Hong Kong International Airport last Friday. The aircraft subsequently landed safely and taxied to a parking bay, where passengers disembarked normally. A spokesman said there were no reports of injury among the operating crew or passengers on board.
Regulator response The city’s aviation regulator ordered the airline to submit a report on the incident. The airline stated that its engineering team is performing a thorough inspection and will carry out required maintenance before returning the aircraft to service.
In aviation, a go-around is a standard procedure in which a pilot aborts a landing approach and climbs back up to make another attempt.
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