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Aircraft accident at Sek Kong Airfield
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     A Hong Kong Aviation Club Cessna 172 fixed-wing, single-engined aircraft with registration number B-HRH turned over on the field by the side of the runway end when landing at Sek Kong Airfield at 10.02am today (September 28).

     There were one pilot and three passengers on board the aircraft when the accident occurred. All four persons were able to egress from the aircraft themselves, with two sustained minor injuries and no hospital treatment was required.

     After the accident, the Chief Inspector of Accidents ordered an inspector's investigation in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Chapter 448B). The objective of the investigation is to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to the preservation of life and the avoidance of accidents in the future. The preliminary report will be released in about one month's time.

Ends/Saturday, September 28, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:45

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