Boeing 747 accident in Hong Kong

No fatalities • Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 2018 Boeing 747 47UF accident near Hong Kong, Hong Kong?

The NTSB has been notified of an accident involving an Atlas Air Boeing 747 in Hong Kong.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 2018 Boeing 747 47UF accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 2018 involved a Boeing 747 47UF, operated by Atlas Air, at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause has been determined.

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