Cargo plane slides off runway, crashes into sea at Hong Kong airport; chilling video emerges

According to aviation tracking service FlightRadar24, the aircraft involved in the crash was 32 years old. It originally served as a passenger jet before being converted into a freighter.

A video shows the aircraft partially submerged near the airport’s sea wall.

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The video quickly went viral, reigniting backlash over Boeing aircraft. “When I heard about the crash, I was shocked to learn about that. I worked in that airport, and this is a rare accident in a very long time,” a user wrote. “OMG! It’s Boeing again,” another user reacted.

“Condolences to the families,” a third user said.

According to a statement from Hong Kong International Airport, all four crew members onboard the plane were rescued. However, two airport security staff were killed after the aircraft struck their vehicle, which was then pushed into the water, the Sky News report stated.

Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations, Airport Authority Hong Kong, confirmed the fatalities during a press briefing. “Rescue teams recovered the body of one of the security personnel at the scene, while another was pronounced dead later in the hospital,” he said.

Following the crash, the airport closed its northern runway, while the central and southern runways remain operational.

The aircraft was operating as flight EK9788, Emirates confirmed in a statement. The airline said the flight “sustained damage on landing in Hong Kong on Monday” and that it was a Boeing 747 cargo jet “wet-leased from and operated by ACT Airlines.”

“Crew are confirmed to be safe and there was no cargo onboard,” Emirates added.

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