Key Facts
• On September 12, at 7:10 PM, United Airlines Flight 32 made an emergency landing at Kansai Airport.
• The flight departed Narita Airport at 5:20 PM, bound for Cebu, Philippines.
• A cargo hold fire warning triggered the emergency landing.
• All 142 passengers and crew evacuated via emergency slides.
• Five passengers, including Japanese nationals, sustained minor injuries during evacuation.
• Passengers reported a burning smell and panic onboard.
• The flight path changed at 6:30 PM, redirecting to Kansai Airport.
• Kansai Airport’s A runway remained closed as of 11:00 PM on September 12.
Summary
A United Airlines flight en route to Cebu from Narita made an emergency landing at Kansai Airport on September 12 due to a cargo hold fire warning. The aircraft, carrying 142 passengers and crew, landed safely at 7:10 PM. All onboard evacuated using emergency slides, with five passengers sustaining minor injuries. Witnesses described a burning smell and panic during the evacuation. The flight path was altered at 6:30 PM, and Kansai Airport’s A runway was closed following the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause of the warning.
