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Cargo 747 Veers Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing Two in Patrol Car

The airport halted use of the northern strip pending a Civil Aviation Department probe into the overnight landing overrun.

Overview

  • Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788, operated by Turkey’s Air ACT, arrived from Dubai and left the northern runway during landing before ending up partially in the sea.
  • The aircraft struck an airport security patrol vehicle, resulting in the deaths of two ground workers aged 30 and 41.
  • All four crew members were uninjured, and emergency teams including divers and the Government Flying Service recovered the victims and secured the site.
  • Images and video showed the 747 broken in sections and floating near the runway perimeter as debris removal and safety inspections proceeded.
  • The cause has not been determined, with Hong Kong aviation authorities examining conditions and operational factors as some flights were diverted and the runway remained closed.