Ten injured on Cathay Pacific flight after severe turbulence

WorldTravel
26 May 2026 • 9:20 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Ten injured on Cathay Pacific flight after severe turbulence

  • Ten people were injured during severe turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane, Australia, to Hong Kong.
  • Flight CX156, an Airbus A350-900 carrying up to 240 passengers, encountered turbulence two hours before its scheduled arrival on Sunday, according to 9 News.
  • Six cabin crew and four passengers reported minor injuries, with eight individuals subsequently sent to hospital for further medical care.
  • A passenger described the experience to South China Morning Post as feeling like "free-falling from a drop tower".
  • The aircraft landed safely at Hong Kong International Airport, where medical response teams met the flight on the runway.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved