A Cathay Pacific flight from Boston was forced to make a U-turn early Monday as smoke filled the cabin just 30 minutes after takeoff, according to reports.

The pilot of flight CX811 called through a mayday soon after taking off from Logan International Airport for Hong Kong around 2:30 a.m., records show.

Smoke was reportedly coming from the cabin, <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295500/cathay-hong-kong-flight-returns-boston-airport-soon-after-take?module=Society&amp;pgtype=section">according to the South China Morning Post</a>.

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<figcaption>The plane circled Massachusetts Bay before landing again. <span class="credit">REUTERS</span></figcaption>

The plane circled over Massachusetts Bay before returning and landing safely to the airport, <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/CPA811" target="_blank" rel="noopener">data on FlightAware shows</a>.

The Post has reached out to Cathay Pacific for additional information.

A Cathay Pacific flight from Boston was forced to make a U-turn early Monday as smoke filled the cabin just 30 minutes after takeoff, according to reports. The pilot of flight CX811 called through …{ai:summary}<p>A Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to smoke filling the cabin. The pilot issued a mayday call, and the plane safely returned to Logan International Airport after circling Massachusetts Bay.</p><p>Cathay Pacific has been contacted for further details on the incident. #society</p>

Cathay Pacific flight forced to return to Boston as smoke fills cabin just 30 minutes after takeoff

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