On 30 Aug 2018, a Boeing 747 47UF operated by Atlas Air was involved in an aviation accident near Hong Kong, Hong Kong. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: No probable cause has been determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB has been notified of an accident involving an Atlas Air Boeing 747 in Hong Kong.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747, registration N415MC, which took place on August 30, 2018.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted by the AAIA, acting as the State of Manufacturer.
Probable cause
No probable cause has been determined.
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