Synopsis
At 0855 on 22 September 2017, a runway incursion occurred at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH). Air Cargo Global flight CCC831, a Boeing 747-400SF (registration OM-ACB), entered Runway 07R from Taxiway J6 while Hong Kong Airlines flight CRK236, an Airbus A330-343 (registration B-LNS), was beginning its take-off roll on the same runway. The pilots of CRK236 observed the other aircraft on the runway and immediately rejected the take-off. Air Traffic Control also instructed CRK236 to stop. CRK236 came to a halt abeam Taxiway K2. The closest distance between the two aircraft was approximately 1,100 meters. There was no damage to either aircraft and no injuries were reported. CCC831 continued across the runway and taxied to the cargo apron, while CRK236 vacated the runway, rejoined the departure queue, and departed without further incident at 0910.
Sequence of Events
The flight CCC831 was a two-sector scheduled cargo service from Prague-Ruzyne International Airport to Turkmenbashi Airport and then to Hong Kong. The Pilot-in-Command was the pilot flying, and the First Officer was the pilot monitoring; another captain was seated in the cockpit observing. CRK236 was a scheduled passenger flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft 1 (CCC831) was a Boeing 747-400SF, registration OM-ACB, operated by Air Cargo Global. Aircraft 2 (CRK236) was an Airbus A330-343, registration B-LNS, operated by Hong Kong Airlines.
Investigation and Safety Recommendations
The investigation was conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong. The final report made two safety recommendations. Details of the recommendations are addressed to the relevant regulatory authorities.
Additional Information
The occurrence took place in visual meteorological conditions. The incident was classified as a serious incident under Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.