Aircraft excursion into Kowloon Bay during taxi

No fatalities • Hong Kong-Kai Tak, China • Taxiing

An unidentified aircraft veered off a taxiway and entered Kowloon Bay, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.

What happened

During a ground movement phase, an aircraft departed from the designated taxiway and entered the waters of Kowloon Bay. The incident occurred while the plane was actively taxiing on the airfield. Upon leaving the paved surface, the aircraft plunged into the bay.

While the specific date of this occurrence is not currently documented in available records, the impact with the water resulted in the total loss of the aircraft. There were no reported fatalities or injuries sustained during the excursion.

Findings

  • The aircraft was written off following the impact with the water.
  • No casualties were recorded among any personnel on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the taxiway and entered the water during ground operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-11-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Hong Kong-Kai Tak, China?

An unidentified aircraft veered off a taxiway and entered Kowloon Bay, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-11-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-11-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-28/02, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Hong Kong-Kai Tak, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the taxiway and entered the water during ground operations.

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