Cargo Plane Crash 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 the Boeing 747 freighter, operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines, attempted to land on the airport’s north runway 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 broke in two on impact, with the fuselage resting partially submerged in shallow waters just beyond the tarmac, after colliding with the patrol vehicle on the runway.
A major investigation into the cause of the accident has been prompted.
Author's summary: Cargo plane crashes at Hong Kong Airport.