[güttsfükk]

On November 4, 1993, a significant aviation accident occurred at the former Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong. China Airlines Flight 605, a Boeing 747-400, overran the runway during landing and ended up in the shallow waters of Victoria Harbour. Remarkably, despite the severity of the incident, there were no fatalities among the 396 people on board, although there were some injuries.

Flight 605, arriving from Taipei, Taiwan, encountered difficulties during its approach to Kai Tak Airport, which was infamous for its challenging landings due to the surrounding mountains and urban environment. The airport's single runway, Runway 13/31, was particularly notorious for its approach path, which required a sharp turn just before landing.

On the day of the incident, the aircraft touched down far beyond the normal touchdown point on the runway. Unable to stop in time, the plane overshot the runway end and ended up in the water. The fuselage remained intact, which was crucial in preventing a more catastrophic outcome.

The investigation into the incident focused on several factors, including possible pilot error, the challenging conditions at Kai Tak Airport, and the aircraft's performance. The accident led to a review of landing procedures and pilot training, especially under challenging conditions.

[chris]

oh man, great post. Let me move it to the other forum

[güttsfükk]

cool man, I wasn't quite sure where to post the older stories