{"id":118133,"date":"2025-10-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=118133"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:27:12","slug":"wreckage-from-hong-kong-plane-crash-to-be-removed-in-one-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/wreckage-from-hong-kong-plane-crash-to-be-removed-in-one-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Wreckage from Hong Kong Plane Crash to Be Removed in One Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HONG KONG-<\/strong> The Airport Authority Hong Kong announced that wreckage from the Air ACT (9T) cargo aircraft that crashed at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)<\/a> on Monday will be cleared within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Airport Authority claims that runway repairs have already been completed, and that clearance operations depend on weather conditions and the positioning of a marine crane barge needed to lift the Boeing 747-400 from the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wreckage of Hong Kong Plane Crash <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred in the early hours of October 20, when a Boeing 747-481 cargo jet operated by Air ACT (9T) veered off the north runway after striking a stationary airport patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both the aircraft and the vehicle plunged into the adjacent waters. Four crew members were evacuated through an emergency slide and transported to a local hospital, while two ground staff members were confirmed dead shortly after the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local authorities identified the deceased workers as long-serving airport employees with seven and twelve years of experience, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hong Kong Police and emergency teams coordinated rescue and recovery operations immediately after the crash, while airport operations on the affected runway were suspended for several hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cleanup and Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Airport Authority confirmed that it had contacted Air ACT regarding its role in the cleanup process but opted to engage a marine salvage company directly to expedite removal efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is to remove the wreckage within a week,\u201d Steven Yiu, Executive Director of Airport Operations at the Airport Authority, stated on a local television program (quoted in Hong Kong Free Press<\/a>), emphasizing the need for swift action to minimize disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also noted that while the airline remains responsible, the Authority would not delay recovery efforts waiting for an official response from Turkey, where Air ACT is registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has launched a formal investigation into the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Man Ka-chai, the Chief Accident and Safety Investigator, the aircraft did not send a distress signal before impact, which will be a key focus of the probe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision follows a fatal runway accident that claimed two lives and disrupted early-morning operations at the busy aviation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hong Kong Airport Authority\u2019s swift response underscores its commitment to restoring full operations and ensuring accountability after one of the city\u2019s most serious aviation accidents in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As cleanup efforts proceed and investigators analyze flight data, officials aim to determine the cause of the crash and implement safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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