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Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force Training Flight Crashes in Tolo Harbour (HKG-7)

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On December 15, 1992, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HKG-7) operated by Hong Kong Government was involved in an aviation accident near Hong Kong, China in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight for the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force ended in a crash in Tolo Harbour after an engine failure. Both pilots were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context A local training flight was being conducted in Hong Kong on behalf of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force. During the flight, an engine failure occurred en route, leading to the aircraft crashing into Tolo Harbour, located north of Hong Kong. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, though both pilots were successfully rescued. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator were provided in the source material.

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