China Airlines Flight Diverts Taiwan-Thailand Route to Hong Kong Over Engine Alert

China Airlines Flight CI851, traveling from Taipei to Chiang Mai, was diverted to Hong Kong International Airport due to a suspected engine anomaly detected about two hours into the flight. Passengers reported hearing unusual 'dog barking-like' noises from the right engine, prompting the crew to follow safety protocols and request a precautionary landing. The aircraft landed safely without injuries or operational disruptions, and emergency services were on standby at Hong Kong. China Airlines emphasized its commitment to safety and is conducting thorough maintenance inspections to identify the cause before resuming the flight. The diversion was a precautionary measure responding to abnormal mechanical signals and a cockpit warning light, with another aircraft sent to transport passengers to their final destination. Weather conditions in Taiwan, including heavy rainstorms, also caused separate flight disruptions on the same day but were unrelated to this incident.