Cargo Plane Accident at Hong Kong Airport
A 747 cargo freighter skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two airport staff and injuring four crew.
The accident occurred when a cargo aircraft operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines crashed into the sea after colliding with a patrol vehicle on the runway.
- The Boeing 747 freighter had arrived from Dubai.
- The aircraft was attempting to land on the airport’s north runway when it skidded off course at around 3:50 a.m. local time.
“Unfortunately, an airport security patrol car was there at that time,” said Steven Yiu, Executive Director of Airport Operations at HKIA. “The aircraft collided with the patrol car and pushed the car into the sea.
The accident has prompted a major investigation into its cause.
Author summary: Cargo plane crashes in Hong Kong sea.