Hong Kong Crash Jet Involved in Previous Shannon Emergency
A cargo jet that crashed at Hong Kong Airport, resulting in two fatalities, 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, killing the two occupants of the vehicle. The four crew members on board the cargo jet survived.
The flight, operated by Turkish charter airline Air ACT Cargo on behalf of Emirates Sky Cargo, had arrived at Hong Kong Airport from Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
After landing, the jet veered off the north runway, ditched in the sea, and broke apart.
No comment from the airline or authorities has been released regarding the cause of the crash.
Author's summary: Crash jet had previous incident at Shannon Airport.
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