Boeing 747 Cargo Plane Crashes Into Sea at Hong Kong Airport, Killing Two in Security Vehicle

Oct 20, 2025 07:42 pm CST

A Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by ACT Airlines and leased by Emirates veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, crashing through a fence and into the sea. The accident killed two people in a security vehicle that was struck during the incident. The crew survived, and an investigation is underway at what's considered the world's busiest cargo airport.