The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has launched an investigation into an accident involving a B744 cargo aircraft (flight number UAE9788), arriving from Al Maktoum International Airport, United Arab Emirates, deviating from the North Runway after landing and ditched into the sea this morning (October 20). It was also found that a ground handling vehicle had fallen into the sea, causing the death of two people on board.

     A spokesperson for the AAIA said that the investigation team is currently collecting data and information, as well as identifying areas for further investigation or lines of inquiry to follow up, with the objective of identifying the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to preventing recurrence.

     The AAIA, an independent investigation authority formed under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization's standards. 

Ends/Monday, October 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:10

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