A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and Seattle, and recently enjoyed the milestone of flying his 150th sector as a passenger. Based in Norfolk, UK.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.
This morning, a 
Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft skidded off the runway and into the adjacent sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The widebody quadjet had flown in from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and was operated by Turkish carrier Air ATC on behalf of 
Emirates.
Pictures that have emerged from the accident site show that the aircraft broke apart as a result of the runway excursion, with the front part of the plane coming to a rest against a sea wall. Its escape slides were deployed, and all four members of the crew who were onboard the Boeing 747 are said to have survived the crash. However, the jet also collided with a patrol vehicle, resulting in the deaths of two ground staff.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.
