The shocking images circulated on television and social media showed the plane split in two and floating in the water.
The incident occurred when the aircraft collided with a vehicle on the runway. Two ground staff members traveling inside the vehicle died in the impact, while the four crew members of the plane managed to survive and were taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Hong Kong airport authorities have confirmed that they are investigating the exact causes of the air accident. An airport commander mentioned that they do not rule out opening a criminal investigation to determine if the pilot or anyone else could be criminally responsible for the incident. This accident has raised alarm in the region and has put the airport safety protocols in Hong Kong on high alert.