A Cathay Pacific flight was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke was reported in the cabin just minutes after takeoff, causing a tense situation for passengers and crew on board.

Flight CX811 Departs Boston But Encounters Trouble Shortly After Takeoff

The flight, CX811, which was bound for Hong Kong, had barely taken off from Boston Logan International Airport when issues arose.

According to reports from aviation news site Air Live, the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft stopped climbing at an altitude of 5,000 feet.

Around 30 minutes after departure at 02:04 EST, the crew declared an emergency.

Flight Circles Massachusetts Bay Before Returning to Boston

After declaring the emergency, the flight held over Massachusetts Bay to dump fuel before turning back to Boston Logan International Airport.

Flight trackers revealed that the plane made several loops off the east coast before heading back to the airport.

This maneuver is common in such situations to ensure a safe landing by reducing the aircraft’s weight.

Quick Action and Emergency Response Upon Return

Air traffic controllers cleared the aircraft for a safe return to the airport just over an hour after takeoff.

Emergency vehicles were stationed at the airport to assist the flight upon its landing.

Thankfully, the situation was resolved without any reported injuries.

Flight Disruptions and Delays at Boston Logan Airport

Cathay Pacific has been contacted for a comment on the incident, but the emergency landing added to the disruptions already being experienced at Boston Logan Airport that morning.

Several flights were canceled due to bad weather conditions, and passengers were warned to expect delays.

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