Malaysia B738 at Hong Kong on May 11th 2026, rejected takeoff due to burst tyre

Last Update: May 11, 2026 / 09:52:49 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 11, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MH-79

Aircraft Registration
9M-MXK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration 9M-MXK performing flight MH-79 from Hong Kong (China) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), was accelerating for takeoff from Hong Kong's runway 07R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 60 knots over ground) due to a burst tyre. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway and stopped on the parallel taxiway for inspection by emergency services before returning to the apron about 30 minutes later.

The flight was cancelled.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
May 11, 2026

Classification
Incident

Flight number
MH-79

Aircraft Registration
9M-MXK

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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