Early Morning Horror at Hong Kong Airport as Emirates Cargo Jet Plunges into Sea
Crash Chaos at Hong Kong International Airport
Drama struck just after 3:50 a.m. Monday when an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 747, operated by Turkish carrier Air ACT, careered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport. Flight EK9788, arriving from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, lost control on landing and smashed through the seawall — ending up partially submerged in the sea.
Trapped and Missing After Plunge
The jumbo jet, registered TC-ACF, veered sharply left during touchdown, slamming into a ground-service vehicle parked trackside. The impact sheared off one of the vehicle’s wheels. Four crew members onboard escaped unharmed, but two airport workers inside the vehicle are missing. Rescue teams are scouring the water by boat and helicopter.
“One man has sadly died,” confirmed officials, “while another is critically injured and has been rushed to North Lantau Hospital.” His current condition remains unclear.
Tarmac Turmoil and Flight Disruptions
- Flight data reveals a sudden swerve just after landing.
- A Cathay Pacific plane lined up behind aborted its landing at the last second to avoid disaster.
- Hong Kong Airport Authority has closed the north runway while investigators comb through the wreckage and assess runway damage.
The cause of the terrifying runway crash is under urgent investigation. Emergency crews and aviation experts remain on high alert as the chaos continues to unfold.
