Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - HKG Runway Closure Today? (17th Aug)

According to CX website there was a runway closure earlier today at HKG. It seems to have caused a few delays. I think it has re-opened now, but does anyone know the reason for the runway closure and what time it shut?

HX235 wasn't able to move off the runway after landing at 1150

http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/realtime/news/20120817/51038553

受飛機故障影響，赤鱲角機場北跑道封閉近2小時後，在下午約一點半重開，暫時未知跑道關閉期間，有多少航班 受影響。

事發於上午約11時半，香港航空一班編號為HX235、由上海飛返香港的航班，抵港降落後發生故障，停在北 跑道與滑行道中間位置，北跑道隨即封閉，以便進行維修。

http://static.apple.nextmedia.com/images/e-paper/20120817/large/1345179884_4bd9.jpg

Four tyres blown apparently http://www.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=20477783&page=1#pid339207451

Thanks for the information!

They probably didn't have money to pay for the tug to tow it off the runway.

:p

They probably didn't have money to pay for the tug to tow it off the runway.

:p

^;)

But with four blown tires it is not a simple process of hooking up a tug. There is the issue of potential damage to landing gear assembly with that many tires out.

Sat in the plane for a few extra hours at PVG because of this, but still most important is that the crew and pax on that HX flight are safe and accounted for. :)

Was sort of a kick to go swimming at the Regal outdoor pool and watch the brooding sky...Now waiting for delayed onward flight but in good spirits.

Cause by HX

I wouldn't mine flight delay when I am flying CX F. Give me more time to drink the Krug

HX had a very heavy landing and blew four tyres. Very fortunate these clowns didn't kill anybody. Completely unsafe outfit.

HX had a very heavy landing and blew four tyres. Very fortunate these clowns didn't kill anybody. Completely unsafe outfit.

Another way to rephrase - due to the experience and skills of the crew members, the plane landed under extra ordinary circumstances and stress without major mishap or causing any serious injuries to the passengers. Tires can be replaced but not lives. Kudos to the captain.

HX had a very heavy landing and blew four tyres. Very fortunate these clowns didn't kill anybody. Completely unsafe outfit.

Let's be honest - EK had a similar incident couple month before:

http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/a380-blows-tires-on-landing-at-hkg.32996/