Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Cargo Plane Crash in Hong Kong: Engine Surge After Landing
A big cargo plane from Dubai to Hong Kong had a problem with one of its engines after landing.
This caused the plane to speed up instead of slowing down, go off the runway, and hit a car, killing two people.
The plane was broken, but the pilots survived.
Investigators are trying to figure out why this happened.
A Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by ACT Airlines for Emirates skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport on August 22, killing two airport workers.
The plane's right engine (engine 4) accelerated to 90% thrust after landing, then surged to 106% to 107% over 12 seconds.
The thrust reversers on the other three engines were activated after the plane veered left off the runway, but it struck a security vehicle, pushing it into the sea.
All four crew members on board survived, but the plane was destroyed, with the tail section separating on impact.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with AAIA collecting further data including technical issues, maintenance records, and flight crew qualifications.
- Who
- ACT Airlines (operating for Emirates), two airport workers (deceased)
- What
- A Boeing 747 cargo plane crashed at Hong Kong International Airport
- When
- August 22, 2022
- Where
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Why
- Engine 4 accelerated after landing, causing the plane to veer off the runway
Pilot's Association
Aircraft Manufacturers
Engine Surge
Pilot's Association
Highly unusual for a plane to accelerate after landing; no way to maintain control with one engine at full power and others trying to slow down.
Aircraft Manufacturers
Investigation ongoing; no immediate comment from Boeing.
- Plane Type
- Boeing 747
- Operator
- ACT Airlines (for Emirates)
- Fatalities
- 2 airport workers
- Crew Survival
- All 4 crew members survived
- Investigation Agency
- Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA)
- Expected Final Report Release
- Within a year