Overview

• Flight EK9788, a Boeing 747‑481 operated by Turkey’s Air ACT for Emirates SkyCargo, arrived from Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport and deviated left during rollout on runway 07L/25R.
• The freighter struck an authorized ground patrol vehicle before breaking through the perimeter and coming to rest partially submerged; the two occupants of the vehicle died.
• All four crew members were rescued from the water and taken to hospital, and officials said they were not seriously injured.
• Hong Kong’s AAIA said early indications point to a loss of directional control after landing and noted there was no emergency transmission before the excursion.
• The airport shut its northern runway temporarily as recovery and evidence collection proceeded, with cargo disruptions reported while the other two runways remained in service; officials described runway and weather conditions as optimal despite some media citing adverse weather.