Chennai cargo plane halts takeoff after engine snag, flight delayed - India Seatrade News

Cathay Pacific cargo flight aborts takeoff at Chennai Airport over safety concern - Maritime Gateway

A mechanical issue caused an emergency runway stop at Chennai airport, forcing a Cathay Pacific cargo plane bound for Hong Kong to cancel departure. During the takeoff roll from Bay 8, the freighter, which was carrying five crew members and about 100 tonnes of cargo, encountered an engine problem. The pilot’s prompt action prevented a possible runway incident by bringing the airplane to a safe stop. When the freighter started to take off from Ch…

Chennai cargo plane halts takeoff after engine snag, flight delayed - India Seatrade News

A Cathay Pacific cargo aircraft headed for Hong Kong was forced to abort takeoff at Chennai airport after a technical snag triggered an emergency stop on the runway late last night. The freighter, carrying nearly 100 tonnes of cargo and five crew members, experienced an engine issue during takeoff roll from Bay 8. Thanks to swift action by the pilot, the aircraft was brought to a safe halt, preventing a potential runway incident. The incident un…