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.