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Hainan Airlines Flight to Manchester Makes Emergency Landing in Russia
A big airplane was flying from Beijing in China to Manchester in the United Kingdom.
The plane had more than 230 people on board.
About four hours into the trip, a sensor on the plane noticed a mechanical problem.
The pilots decided it was not safe to keep flying, so they made an emergency landing in Russia.
The plane landed safely at an airport called Krasnoyarsk International Airport.
Emergency teams in Russia came to the runway just to be careful.
No one was hurt, and the plane was not damaged.
The airline, called Hainan Airlines, said sorry to the passengers.
It is sending another plane so everyone can finish their trip to Manchester.
Hainan Airlines Flight HU753 from Beijing to Manchester made an emergency landing in Russia on August 15, 2026.
Sensors on the Airbus A330-300 detected a mechanical fault about four hours into the journey over Siberia.
The jet diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport and landed safely at 6:28 am local time.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed no injuries or deaths and no damage to the aircraft or ground facilities.
Hainan Airlines apologized and said it plans to send a replacement aircraft to operate the onward flight for the over 230 passengers.
- Who
- Hainan Airlines Flight HU753 carrying over 230 passengers
- What
- The Airbus A330-300 made an emergency landing in Russia after sensors detected a mechanical fault mid-air
- Where
- Krasnoyarsk International Airport, Russia, after the fault occurred over Siberia
- When
- August 15, 2026
- Why
- Sensors detected a mechanical fault about four hours into the flight from Beijing to Manchester
Key facts
- Airline
- Hainan Airlines
- Flight Number
- HU753
- Route
- Beijing to Manchester
- Aircraft
- Airbus A330-300
- Passengers
- Over 230
- Incident Date
- August 15, 2026
- Landing
- Krasnoyarsk International Airport, 6:28 am local time (07:28 Beijing time)
- Casualties and Damage
- None reported
Quotes
Hainan Airlines
Airline operator
“The company plans to replace the aircraft to operate the onward flight. We will properly arrange passenger service support to ensure safe arrival at the destination. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to passengers.”
NDTV
“On 15 August 2026, our flight HU753 (Beijing–Manchester) diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia due to a mechanical fault. The flight landed safely at 07:28 Beijing time.”
NDTV
Sources
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