Incident Involving Boeing 747-8F on March 29, 2018, Under Investigation by HKCAD

Incident Overview

The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 747-8F airplane that occurred on March 29, 2018. The HKCAD is leading the investigation as the State of Occurrence.

Investigation Details

In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the HKCAD investigation. This appointment is made because the United States is the State of design and manufacture of the airplane and its engines. The U.S. Accredited Representative will participate in the investigation to provide technical assistance and facilitate coordination between the two agencies.

International Cooperation

All investigative information will be released by the HKCAD. The investigation is being conducted in a collaborative manner under the framework of international aviation safety protocols. Further details regarding the nature of the incident have not been disclosed by the authorities at this time.