A cargo Boeing 747-400 has crashed at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two ground workers after overshooting the runway and plunging into the sea. The aircraft, operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines and leased to Emirates SkyCargo, had arrived from Dubai with no cargo on board. All four crew members survived. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the accident.
The crash occurred at about 3.50am local time on 20 October 2025 when the aircraft attempted to land on the airport's north runway. It failed to stop, veered off the tarmac and struck a ground-service vehicle near the perimeter before coming to rest in shallow water beyond the sea wall. The two workers in the vehicle, aged 30 and 41, were pulled from the water; one died at the scene and the other later in hospital. The crew members were rescued with injuries and taken for treatment.
