Xiamen Airlines flight had to abruptly stop during takeoff taxiing due to passengers screaming in the cabin; the airline said it was due to a mechanical failure.

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06/09/2025
On September 5th, at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, Xiamen Airlines flight MF8468 was aborted during takeoff. The plane carrying out this flight was taxiing on the runway when it suddenly braked, causing passengers in the cabin to scream. The airport took emergency measures and the passengers were safely disembarked. On September 6th, it was reported by Xiamen Airlines customer service that the flight was interrupted due to mechanical issues on the ground. Xiamen Airlines dispatched another plane from Xiamen to Guiyang to ensure that the passengers reached their destination safely. According to information provided by Flight Travel, Xiamen Airlines flight MF8468 was operating the Guiyang to Hangzhou route, taking off at 2:55 AM on the 6th and landing at 4:51 AM.