Turbulence over Borneo injures 17; Hong Kong Airlines flight makes emergency return

▲Hong Kong Airlines. (Photo / Taken from Hong Kong Airlines Taiwan Branch's Facebook)

Travel Centre / Comprehensive Report

A Hong Kong Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence on the 7th shortly after departing from Bali, Indonesia, resulting in 17 injuries. After the plane returned to the airport, the injured were immediately sent to hospital for treatment. Most have since been discharged, with only one mainland Chinese passenger remaining under observation.

The Hong Kong Airlines HX6704 flight, carrying 204 passengers and 12 crew members, was originally scheduled to depart from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport at 1:50 a.m. on the 7th and fly to Hong Kong. However, about 2.5 hours after takeoff, while flying over Borneo, the aircraft encountered turbulence, prompting the pilot to decide to return to Ngurah Rai International Airport.

The turbulence caused injuries to 14 passengers and 3 crew members. After the plane landed, the injured were promptly taken to hospital. A representative of Hong Kong Airlines told the Apple Daily that most of the injured have been discharged, with only one mainland Chinese passenger remaining under observation. The airline emphasized its commitment to flight safety and passenger well-being, expressed condolences to those injured in the incident, and stated that it will provide all possible assistance to them.