Malaysia A333 at Tokyo on Aug 20th 2026, rejected takeoff due to engine failure
Last Update: August 20, 2026 / 15:38:48 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 20, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-89
Departure
Tokyo Narita, Japan
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aircraft Registration
9M-MTK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
The airline reported a technical malfunction, the flight was cancelled. Alternative travel arrangements are prepared for the passengers.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 20, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Malaysia Airlines
Flight number
MH-89
Departure
Tokyo Narita, Japan
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aircraft Registration
9M-MTK
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
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