Private jet flap scare triggers ‘local standby’ at Hong Kong airport
Por Danny Mok — South China Morning Post – News feed
Advertisement Accidents and personal safety Hong Kong Society Private jet flap scare triggers ‘local standby’ at Hong Kong airport
Billionaire-favoured G650 jet reported flap problem as emergency crews were deployed to the runway before the aircraft landed safely
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Danny Mok Published: 7:52pm, 24 Sep 2026
A mechanical fault on a private jet triggered a precautionary “local standby” at Hong Kong’s airport on Thursday, with the aircraft later landing safely.
The Gulfstream G650 reported a flap problem at around 5.21pm, with an estimated time of arrival of 5.53pm, prompting the Fire Services Department and other airport rescue units to deploy personnel to strategic positions along the runway in readiness for immediate assistance.
An ambulance was also dispatched as part of the initial emergency response, authorities said. Emergency vehicles attended the scene primarily to monitor for overheated brakes.
A flap issue on an aircraft of this class usually indicates that the wing’s high‑lift surfaces did not move to their normal landing setting, potentially due to a sensor or system fault.
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