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Hong Kong Crash Jet Involved in Previous Shannon Emergency

A cargo jet that crashed at Hong Kong Airport, killing two people, was previously involved in an incident at Shannon Airport in 2021.

The Air ACT Cargo Boeing 747-481 collided with a ground handling vehicle after departing the runway, resulting in the deaths of the two occupants of the vehicle. The four crew members on board the cargo jet survived.

The flight, operated by Turkish charter airline Air ACT Cargo on behalf of Emirates Sky Cargo, had arrived at Hong Kong Airport from Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

After landing, the jet deviated from the north runway and broke apart.

The crash resulted in the deaths of two people and highlighted the jet's previous incident at Shannon Airport.

Author's summary: Cargo jet crashes at Hong Kong Airport after previous incident.

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The Clare Herald The Clare Herald — 2025-10-20

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