Emirates 747 Skids Off Hong Kong Runway; Two Dead

On Oct. 20, 2025, a Boeing 747 freighter operating as Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788—wet‑leased and flown by Turkish carrier ACT/AirACT—skidded off the north runway at Hong Kong International Airport during landing at about 3:50 a.m. local time and came to rest partially submerged near the airport seawall. The cockpit and forward fuselage remained above water while the tail was reported broken and the jet sustained heavy damage; Emirates said there was no cargo on board and confirmed the crew were safe. Four crew members were rescued and taken to hospital, and two people in a ground vehicle struck during the incident died after falling into the sea, according to police. The airport closed its north runway while the south and central runways remained operational, and rescue and recovery operations were ongoing. Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department, the Airport Authority and police have launched a formal investigation into the runway excursion and collision.