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Engine Acceleration Caused Deadly Hong Kong Plane Crash
19 Nov
Summary
- An engine on the doomed plane accelerated after touching down.
- Two workers died when the plane skidded into the sea.
- Investigators probe why the Number 4 engine gained thrust.
An investigation into a recent deadly plane crash in Hong Kong has preliminarily identified an engine malfunction as a key factor. The aircraft, a Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines, skidded into the sea shortly after landing on October 20. The accident resulted in the deaths of two security patrol car workers and significant damage to the aircraft.
Evidence suggests that the Number 4 engine experienced an acceleration after the plane had already touched down. While the other engines' thrust levers were found closed, the Number 4 engine's lever was fully forward, indicating a sudden surge of power. This finding has become the primary focus for investigators seeking to understand the precise sequence of events leading to the crash.
The Air Accident Investigation Authority has classified the incident as an accident and will conduct further in-depth analysis. This will include examining aircraft systems, engine performance, maintenance records, and potential human factors. International assistance from Turkish and U.S. transportation safety bodies, along with Boeing experts, is aiding the comprehensive investigation, which is expected to conclude within a year.
