HONOLULU- A mechanical issue disrupted Hawaiian Airlines (HA) operations when Flight 22 executed an emergency landing (U-Turn) in Honolulu after smoke emerged from its left engine.
The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on February 9, 2025.
Photo: Clément AlloingHawaiian Flight U-Turn to Honolulu
The Airbus A330-200, registered as N375HA, initiated its journey to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1:49 pm local time. The flight crew detected smoke billowing from the port-side engine, prompting an immediate emergency protocol activation and return to the departure airport.
Emergency response teams awaited the aircraft’s arrival as it touched down at 2:03 pm, marking a brief 29-minute flight duration. The aircraft, carrying approximately 300 passengers and crew members, landed without incident, recording no injuries during the emergency procedure.
Hawaiian Airlines mobilized its contingency operations, securing a replacement aircraft to minimize travel disruptions. The substitute flight departed Honolulu at 7:50 pm, reaching Seattle in the early hours of Monday morning, shortly after 3 am.
Photo: Clément AlloingAviation experts note that engine smoke typically indicates potential oil leaks, component overheating, or mechanical malfunctions. These incidents trigger mandatory safety protocols requiring immediate aircraft inspection and potential emergency landings.
The affected aircraft underwent necessary repairs at Hawaiian Airlines’ primary maintenance facility in Honolulu. Technical crews cleared the aircraft for service, scheduling it for a Sacramento-bound flight the following afternoon.
Hawaiian Airlines issued an official statement emphasizing its commitment to passenger safety while acknowledging the schedule disruption. The incident’s occurrence at the airline’s main hub facilitated swift implementation of emergency procedures and passenger accommodation arrangements.
Photo: By Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK – Boeing 737-924ER(w) ‘N69885’ United Airlines, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66875360Similar Incident
United Airlines (UA) Flight UA551 executed an emergency landing at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport after experiencing engine complications during its Newark to Denver route. The incident unfolded on Thursday (December 14, 2023) night, prompting immediate emergency response protocols.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed mechanical failures in the aircraft’s right engine necessitated the unscheduled landing. Airport emergency crews confronted and extinguished flames emanating from the engine after the aircraft touched down with 199 passengers and crew members aboard.
Passenger Paul Widler witnessed flames and smoke outside his window during the flight, compelling him to send farewell messages to family members. The severity of the situation became apparent when flight attendants issued urgent instructions for passengers to remain seated, their voices betraying the gravity of the circumstances.
Fellow travelers Kamara and Keli Jager described experiencing a sudden jolt accompanied by unusual engine sounds. These disturbances preceded the crew’s announcement of their imminent diversion to Wichita’s airport.
United Airlines released an official statement acknowledging the mechanical malfunction in the right engine. The airline confirmed the aircraft’s safe landing and subsequent deployment of emergency services at the scene.
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Hawaiian Flight with A330 from Seattle to Honolulu Makes U-Turn
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