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China Eastern Flight Collides with Jet Bridge After Landing in Shanghai

A China Eastern Airlines flight from Chengdu to Shanghai experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing, causing partial contact with a jet bridge. All passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. The airline issued an apology and is investigating the incident. Passengers received compensation of 300 yuan each.

Key Points: China Eastern Flight Hits Jet Bridge in Shanghai

  • Flight from Chengdu to Shanghai experienced mechanical failure after landing
  • Aircraft made partial contact with jet bridge while taxiing
  • All passengers safe, no injuries reported
  • Passengers received 300 yuan compensation
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China Eastern flight collides with jet bridge after mechanical failure in Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines flight from Chengdu to Shanghai collides with jet bridge after mechanical failure. All passengers safe, investigation underway.

"All passengers on board are safe and have disembarked in an orderly manner. - China Eastern Airlines statement"

Beijing, May 2

China Eastern Airlines on Saturday issued an apology after one of its domestic flights experienced a mechanical malfunction following landing, resulting in partial contact with a jet bridge while taxiing toward the gate.

In a statement shared on its official account on the Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo, the airline said the incident involved a flight from Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province to Shanghai that encountered a technical issue during slow taxiing after touchdown.

"Today, one of the company's flights from Chengdu to Shanghai experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing while taxiing slowly toward the gate. The crew immediately handled the situation according to procedures, and the aircraft ultimately made partial contact with the jet bridge," the statement read.

The airline confirmed that all passengers on board were safe and were evacuated in an orderly manner. No injuries have been reported so far. Authorities and the airline are currently investigating the exact cause of the malfunction.

"All passengers on board are safe and have disembarked in an orderly manner. The specific cause of the incident is under investigation. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to passengers by this incident," the statement added.

According to Global Times, several social media users claimed that the China Eastern Airlines flight, which landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, had its wing that collided with the jet bridge, reportedly causing partial damage to the structure.

Citing passenger accounts, Global Times, citing Jimu News, a digital media outlet affiliated with Hubei Daily, reported that a traveller surnamed Liu said the incident occurred as the aircraft was taxiing into its parking position.

According to Liu, the nose of the aircraft appeared to slightly overshoot the designated stopping point near the jet bridge.

Liu further said that passengers inside the cabin heard a collision sound, and shortly afterwards, the aircraft's engine thrust was reversed. Video footage of the cabin display screen, recorded by the passenger, allegedly indicated that the left side of the aircraft had made contact with the jet bridge, as reported by Global Times.

Liu further stated that passengers remained onboard for more than half an hour following the incident before being allowed to disembark from the opposite side of the aircraft.

Liu also claimed that each passenger was provided compensation of 300 yuan (approximately USD 43.94) by the airline.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone who flies frequently between Delhi and Mumbai, this is a reminder of how critical ground handling is. The fact that passengers could hear the collision sound and then had to wait half an hour is unsettling. 😟 China Eastern should review their taxiing procedures immediately. But credit to the crew for handling it calmly—safety first always! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting incident. Having flown on China Eastern before, their maintenance is usually good. But mechanical malfunctions happen—what matters is the response. Quick evacuation and no injuries shows good training. The compensation is reasonable too. However, 30 minutes wait time is a bit long for modern aviation standards. Let's see what the investigation reveals.
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Varun X
Yaar, this is scary! Imagine sitting in the plane and hearing a collision sound—your heart would skip a beat! 😱 But kudos to China Eastern for the apology and compensation. Still, I wonder if pilot error played a role since the nose overshot. Our Indian aviation regulators should take note and ensure our airports have better jet bridge alignment systems.
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Rekha R
Mechanical failure and partial wing damage? That's a close call! 😰 As a frequent traveler, I appreciate the airline's transparent communication via Weibo—Indian airlines should learn from this transparency. The 300 yuan compensation is decent, but the 30-minute wait feels excessive. Also, why did the left side hit the jet bridge? Hope the probe is thorough.
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Rahul R
This is a reminder that even the best airlines can have issues. What's important is that no one was hurt, and the crew followed procedures

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