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2025-02-27: Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F (TC-MCN) — Loss of Separation involving Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F after Take-off at Hong Kong International Airport, HK

Loss of Separation involving Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F after Take-off at Hong Kong International Airport, HK

On February 27, 2025, an Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F (registration TC-MCN) was involved in an aviation accident near Loss of Separation involving Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F after Take-off at Hong Kong International Airport, HK. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation Authority of Hong Kong (AAIA); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Airbus A330-343 P2F and Boeing 777-200F
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An interim statement has been released detailing the ongoing investigation into a serious incident involving an Airbus A330-343 P2F and a Boeing 777-200F at Hong Kong International Airport on 27 February 2025.

Incident Overview

On 27 February 2025, a serious incident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) involving two freighter aircraft. The aircraft involved were an Airbus A330-343 P2F, registration TC-MCN, operated by MNG Airlines, and a Boeing 777-200F, registration VP-BMU, operated by Silk Way West Airlines. The incident, classified as a loss of separation (MAC), took place after take-off from the airport.

Investigation Status

The Hong Kong Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is conducting an investigation under the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B). As of the date of the interim statement, the investigation team has collected evidence and information and is analyzing the causes of the serious incident. The investigation report is being drafted.

Interim Statement

In accordance with paragraph 6.6 of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, an interim statement was made publicly available on 27 February 2026, one year after the occurrence. The statement details the progress of the investigation, noting that the report was not yet publicly available. The AAIA indicated that further updates and the final report will be published on its official website.