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The cargo plane involved is reportedly 32 years old and was operated by Turkish cargo airline Air ACT on behalf of Emirates, having departed from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport.
Emirates has confirmed that flight EK9788, which was damaged while landing in Hong Kong, China on October 20, 2025, was a freighter wet-leased from and operated by Act Airlines. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 freighter with registration number TC-ACF, was safe and was not carrying any cargo.
Regarding this incident, relevant Hong Kong authorities held a press conference at 10:00 AM on the 20th. Hong Kong Police Force Public Relations Branch: Two fatalities, case under investigation
A Hong Kong Police Force Public Relations Branch staff member stated, "The cargo plane crashed during landing. The four crew members on board were uninjured and have been taken to hospital for examination. A ground handling vehicle crashed into the sea. The cause of the crash is unknown. A 30-year-old crew member on board was confirmed dead at the scene, and another in his 40s was taken to Tai Yi Shan Hospital for emergency treatment but later died. The case is still under investigation."
The two employees who died in the cargo plane crash had service experience of between 7 and 12 years.
According to a statement from Hong Kong International Airport, the two employees on board had service experience of between 7 and 12 years, respectively.
Press Conference: Ground Vehicle Did Not Enter the Runway; Search for Black Box Detectives Underway
Hong Kong authorities revealed at a press conference on the morning of the 20th that the patrol vehicle did not enter the runway; the aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into the sea. The four crew members on board had already opened the cabin door and were awaiting rescue by the time rescue teams arrived, while the two people on board were unconscious. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, and the search for the black box is ongoing. The aircraft salvage operation will begin after the black box is found.
Hong Kong Airport Authority: North Runway Closed; Passengers Remind Passengers to Check Flight Status
The accident resulted in the immediate closure of Hong Kong Airport's North Runway. All flights are now rerouted to the South and Central Runways. The Airport Authority anticipates that the North Runway closure may be prolonged, which may impact cargo efficiency and flight scheduling in the short term, particularly delays and diversions of cargo flights.
As of press time, the cargo plane involved remains partially submerged in the sea, and subsequent salvage and site cleanup efforts are underway. Airport Authority Hong Kong specifically reminds passengers planning travel soon to check the latest flight information through the airport's official website, airline apps, and other channels before departure to avoid delays due to flight adjustments.
Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau: Full cooperation to ensure safe airport operations
A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau expressed deep concern about the cargo plane that skidded out of the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday morning. The Transport Bureau and the Logistics Bureau stated that the four crew members on board have been rescued and transported to the hospital. They expressed sadness over the deaths of two ground staff members in the accident and extended their deepest condolences to their families.
A spokesperson stated that flight safety is of paramount importance. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau will actively investigate the cause of the accident. The Civil Aviation Department and the Airport Authority Hong Kong will fully cooperate to ensure safe airport operations. The flight number involved is UAE9788. The Airport Authority stated that the Airport Emergency Response Center has been activated. The North Runway was closed due to the incident, while the South and Central Runways remain operational. The Civil Aviation Department is highly concerned about the incident and is following up with relevant airport units, including the airlines involved. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau has been notified in accordance with procedures and the department is fully cooperating with the investigation into the cause of the accident.
The Hong Kong SAR Government: We attach great importance to the incident and will fully cooperate with the investigation into the cause.
The Hong Kong SAR Government issued a statement on its official website stating: An incident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport at approximately 3:50 a.m. today (October 20). A Boeing 744 cargo aircraft (flight number UAE9788) arriving from Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates deviated from the North Runway and skidded into the sea after landing. Air traffic control immediately notified the Airport Authority and other emergency services according to established procedures. Preliminary information indicates that the four crew members on board have been rescued and transported to the hospital. Two other ground staff members were affected by the incident and fell into the sea, and their conditions are pending. The North Runway has been closed due to the incident, while the South and Central Runways will remain operational.
The Civil Aviation Department is highly concerned about this incident and is following up with the relevant airport authorities, including the airlines involved. The Department has also notified the Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Authority of the relevant circumstances in accordance with established procedures and is fully cooperating with the investigation into the cause of the accident.
The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has taken a high-level approach to investigating the cause of the accident and is liaising closely with the relevant UAE airports and the airlines involved (Emirates and Turkey's AIR ACT). The department has also reported the incident to the Hong Kong Aviation Accident Investigation Agency in accordance with established procedures and is fully cooperating with the investigation. Chief Executive John Lee expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and requested that relevant departments conduct a thorough investigation of the accident and provide proper support to the families of the victims.