Cathay Pacific diversion to Bali

[Meggsy]

Just heard on the grapevine CX 170 PER-HKG has made an emergency landing in Bali following some sort of inflight engine explosion and fire. Nothing much more known at this stage.

 

[dajop]

Headlines on the more sensationalist media suggest the "plane caught fire mid flight". Stories in less sensationalist media suggest reports of sparks and flames coming from an engine, a reported engine failure and safe landing at DPS.

 

[Andyzx]

From SMH

Cathay Pacific flight from Perth to Hong Kong catches fire mid-flight: report

A Cathay Pacific aircraft flying from Perth to Hong Kong reportedly caught fire mid-flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bali.
A man is reported to have contacted ABC News saying his brother was on board the flight when there was a "loud bang and sparks and flames".
The cabin was then reported to have gone dark.
The man said about 15 minutes later the captain reported a problem with one of the engines.

The pilot diverted flight CX170 to Indonesia. The plane has landed safely.

 

[under the radar]

'plane catches fire' gets more 'clicks'...and the media know it!! media, politicians, real estate agents, car sales people...these are a few of my 'favourite' BS artists

 

[clazman]

Also a story on news.com.au about a letter sent from CX pilot to management about safety concerns

 

[clazman]

Iirc another CX flight from Perth diverted to Philippines about a month ago, and no reason given