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An Inspector's Investigation is being conducted into the cause of the accident which occurred on August 22, 1999 at Hong Kong International Airport to a MD-11 aircraft with registration B-150 and operated in the name of China Airlines, Taiwan.

Any persons who wish to make representation as to the circumstances or cause of the accident should do so by letter, fax or telephone to the Chief Inspector of Accidents c/o The Civil Aviation Department, 46th floor, Queensway Government Offices, Queensway, Hong Kong (Tel: 2867 4203; Fax: 2501 0640) within 14 days.

End/Monday, August 23, 1999

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