Rescue Operation Nears Completion After Hong Kong Cargo Plane Crash
Following last week’s Boeing 747-400 cargo plane accident that claimed the lives of two security personnel, the rescue operation at Hong Kong International Airport has reached its final stage. The aircraft, which veered off the runway and collided with a security vehicle before plunging into the sea, has been recovered through a large-scale effort.
The fuselage was lifted from the water at 7:37 p.m. on Sunday and safely placed onto a platform using cranes. Secured with four steel cables, the fuselage—along with its nose section—constitutes the largest recovered piece. The Guangzhou Salvage Bureau team leading the operation later transferred this section onto a floating platform to be handed over to the Hong Kong Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) for examination.
The team plans to recover the remaining parts of the aircraft on Monday, with the entire operation expected to be completed by evening. In previous days, the engines, landing gear, tail section, and the security vehicle dragged into the sea during the collision were also retrieved.
The AAIA stated that all recovered components will undergo detailed analysis, and a preliminary report on the accident is expected to be released within a month.
