Hong Kong Crash Jet Involved in Previous Shannon Emergency
A cargo jet that crashed at Hong Kong Airport, killing two people, was previously involved in an incident at Shannon Airport in 2021.
The Air ACT Cargo Boeing 747-481 collided with a ground handling vehicle after departing the runway, resulting in the deaths of the two occupants of the vehicle.
- The four crew members on board the cargo jet survived the crash.
- The flight was operated by Turkish charter airline Air ACT Cargo on behalf of Emirates Sky Cargo.
- The jet had arrived at Hong Kong Airport from Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
The cargo jet deviated from the north runway, ditched in the sea and broke apart.
Author's summary: Crash jet had previous incident at Shannon Airport.