An Airbus A350-900 operated by China Eastern Airlines collided with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday, May 2, after landing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Flight MU5406, a four-year-old widebody aircraft, struck the boarding bridge around noon while taxiing slowly toward its gate. The airline attributed the incident to a mechanical malfunction and stated that the collision was minor, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew.
The flight crew followed established procedures, allowing passengers to disembark orderly. China Eastern issued an apology to those affected, expressing regret for any inconvenience.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances. Video footage circulating online shows the moment of impact, highlighting visible damage to the aircraft at one of China busiest airports.