Hong Kong budget carrier HK Express launches probe into head-to-tail collision between two non-operating aircraft
- Police were called to Hong Kong International Airport soon after 10.30am following the incident at the west apron
- Initial investigation showed one of the planes was pushing back at the time of the collision; no casualties were reported
Hong Kong budget carrier HK Express is investigating an aircraft towing incident that caused a head-to-tail collision between its two non-operating aircraft at the Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday.
Police were called to the airport at Chek Lap Kok soon after 10.30am when the incident took place at the west apron.
“There was a minor collision between two aircraft and no casualties were reported,” a police spokesman said.
Initial investigation showed one of the planes was pushing back at the time of the incident.
An online video footage showed that the front of one aircraft had collided with the rear of the other.
“The airline is currently communicating with its service provider and undertaking a detailed investigation of the incident,” a spokesman for the carrier said.
