Plane Tyre Problem at Hong Kong Airport

May 11, 2026, 12:10
AsiaInternational

Introduction

A Malaysia Airlines plane had a tyre problem on Monday at Hong Kong International Airport.

Main Body

Flight MH79 wanted to go to Kuala Lumpur. The pilot stopped the plane before takeoff because of a technical problem. Then, a tyre broke. The plane moved off the runway and stopped on a side road. Airport workers used a big truck to move the plane. The South Runway closed for 45 minutes. Workers checked the runway for safety. Other planes used a different runway to take off. The runway opened again at 10:00 am. Malaysia Airlines says the tyre broke. The airline is now helping the passengers find new flights.

Conclusion

The plane is safe. No one was hurt. The airport is now working normally.

Learning

✈️ Action Words: Then & Now

Look at how the story moves from the Past (it already happened) to the Present (it is happening now).

The Past (Finished) We add -ed to the end of words to show the action is over:

  • Want → Wanted*
  • Stop → Stopped*
  • Move → Moved*
  • Use → Used*

The Present (Right Now) We use words like is or are for things happening at this moment:

  • The plane is safe.
  • The airport is working normally.

Quick Word Pairings

  • Technical problem →\rightarrow Something is broken.
  • Side road →\rightarrow Not the main path.
  • New flights →\rightarrow Different planes for the passengers.

Vocabulary Learning

plane (n.)
A vehicle that flies in the air.
Example:The plane landed safely.
tyre (n.)
A rubber covering on a wheel.
Example:The tyre burst on the road.
problem (n.)
Something that causes trouble.
Example:We had a problem with the engine.
Monday (n.)
The first day of the work week.
Example:We meet on Monday.
flight (n.)
A journey in an airplane.
Example:Her flight was delayed.
pilot (n.)
The person who drives an airplane.
Example:The pilot announced the arrival.
takeoff (n.)
The action of a plane leaving the ground.
Example:The takeoff was smooth.
technical (adj.)
Relating to machinery or equipment.
Example:The technical issue caused a delay.
broke (v.)
To break or become broken.
Example:The tyre broke during the flight.
runway (n.)
A flat area for planes to land or take off.
Example:The runway was closed for maintenance.
workers (n.)
People who work at a job.
Example:Workers fixed the broken tyre.
truck (n.)
A large vehicle for transporting goods.
Example:The truck carried the plane.
airline (n.)
A company that provides air transport.
Example:The airline apologized for the delay.
passengers (n.)
People traveling on a vehicle.
Example:Passengers were reassured by the staff.
new (adj.)
Not used before; recently made.
Example:They booked new flights.
safe (adj.)
Not dangerous or harmful.
Example:The plane is safe.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:No one was hurt in the incident.
working (v.)
Operating or functioning.
Example:The airport is working normally.
normally (adv.)
In a usual or normal way.
Example:The flight usually leaves on time.
South (adj.)
Direction toward the southern part.
Example:The South Runway was closed.
closed (v.)
To shut or stop operating.
Example:The runway was closed for 45 minutes.
minutes (n.)
Units of time equal to sixty seconds.
Example:It took 45 minutes to repair.
checked (v.)
To examine or inspect.
Example:Workers checked the runway for safety.
safety (n.)
The condition of being safe.
Example:Safety was the priority.
other (adj.)
Different from the one mentioned.
Example:Other planes used a different runway.
different (adj.)
Not the same.
Example:They used a different runway.
opened (v.)
To make open or start.
Example:The runway opened again at 10:00 am.
am (time)
A part of the day before noon.
Example:The runway opened again at 10:00 am.
find (v.)
To discover or locate.
Example:They are helping passengers find new flights.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:They are helping passengers.