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Two Dead as 747 Freighter Veers Off Hong Kong Runway Into Sea

Investigators are searching for the flight recorders to learn why the jet suddenly veered off the new northern runway.

Overview

  • The aircraft struck a security vehicle near the northern runway, and the two people in that vehicle were killed.
  • All four crew members were rescued from the freighter and were reported safe after the landing incident.
  • The Boeing 747 was operated by Turkey’s ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates and arrived from Dubai as flight EK9788.
  • The affected northern runway was closed for recovery and inspection, while the airport’s two other runways kept operations largely on schedule.
  • Officials reported suitable weather, no distress call before landing, and said the jet abruptly turned left; teams are seeking the cockpit voice and flight data recorders.