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HONOLULU- A Hawaiian Airlines (HA) flight from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Honolulu (HNL) was forced to make a U-turn due to faulty landing gear. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday (March 22, 2025), prompting emergency services to be placed on standby.
All 253 passengers and crew on board departed safely after the aircraft returned to Auckland Airport. The airline provided hotel accommodations while technicians inspected and resolved the issue.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Hawaiian Airlines, N390HA, Airbus A330-243, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87516916Hawaiian Airlines Flight U-turn
The Airbus A330 operating Hawaiian Airlines’ (HA) Flight HA446, departed from Auckland Airport (AKL) late Saturday night but encountered technical difficulties when the landing gear failed to retract.
This critical malfunction prompted the pilots to decide on an immediate return to the departure airport.
Emergency services, including fire and rescue teams from Auckland Airport and eight nearby stations, were mobilized to ensure preparedness for any potential complications during the landing.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, the aircraft landed safely without further incident.
Passengers and crew exited the plane without injuries, underscoring the effectiveness of both the airline’s safety protocols and the preparedness of local emergency response teams.
Hawaiian Airlines promptly addressed passenger concerns by arranging temporary accommodations and meals as part of their commitment to customer care.
Photo: Clément AlloingFlight Rescheduling
Hawaiian Airlines representatives confirmed that all 253 affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodations while maintenance crews inspected the aircraft.
The airline’s customer service team worked to minimize disruption to travelers’ plans, coordinating alternative arrangements for the Auckland-Honolulu route.
“The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority,” stated a Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson.
“Our team is working diligently to address the mechanical issue and return the aircraft to service as quickly as possible.”
Passengers reported being well-informed throughout the incident, with the flight crew providing regular updates about the situation and next steps.
The airline’s response followed industry best practices for handling flight disruptions, with a focus on passenger comfort and safety.
Photo: Clément AlloingSimilar Incident
Hawaiian Airlines (HA) has faced similar technical issues in the past, leading to emergency landings and flight disruptions. These incidents highlight the airline’s commitment to safety and its ability to handle unexpected situations effectively.
On February 9, 2025, Flight HA22 executed an emergency landing at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) after smoke emerged from its left engine.
The Airbus A330-200 had just departed for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) when crew detected smoke from the port-side engine, prompting immediate return.
The aircraft, carrying approximately 300 passengers, touched down safely at 2:03 pm after only 29 minutes airborne.
Hawaiian Airlines secured a replacement aircraft that departed at 7:50 pm, minimizing travel disruptions.
In another incident on December 30, 2024, Hawaiian Airlines Flight HA21 operated by an Airbus A330-243 made an emergency return to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) shortly after takeoff.
The flight crew reported smoke in the cockpit immediately after departure at 12:41 PM local time. Following safety protocols, they alerted air traffic control and landed safely at 1:00 PM, just 19 minutes after departure.
The flight, which was scheduled to arrive in Honolulu at 12:35 PM local time, was subsequently canceled.
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