Air Accident Investigation Authority publishes Interim Statement on Boeing 747-481 BDSF freighter accident investigation

The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) today (October 13) published Interim Statement ITR-2026-09 on an accident that occurred on October 20, 2025, involving a Boeing 747-481 BDSF freighter aircraft (registration mark TC-ACF) operated by ACT Airlines (on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo), which veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two airport security personnel inside a ground airport security vehicle parked outside the runway area. The investigation team has completed key investigative actions, including wreckage recovery and the collection of relevant data and records such as from the airline, meteorological services, air traffic control and the airport. The relevant aircraft components (including the on-board recording systems) have been sent to the state of manufacture for examination. The AAIA has also arranged for its investigators to travel overseas to oversee the key examinations on-site. One of the key focuses of the investigation is the forward movement of the No. 4 engine thrust lever, which caused the aircraft to turn left during the landing roll and veer off the runway. To date, technical examinations of the relevant

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