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The report of an investigation into the August 22, 1999 crash of a China Airlines plane at Hong Kong International Airport has been published, along with a report from an independent review board.
On its landing during a tropical cyclone, the plane's right wing clipped the runway, causing the plane to flip. Three passengers died in the accident and more than 200 people onboard the plane were injured.
The Inspector of Accident conducted an investigation, and finished its report in April, 2002. It contains an analysis of the circumstances surrounding the accident and safety recommendations.
China Airlines and the plane's co-pilot applied for a review of the findings and conclusions of the accident report. In September, 2002, the Chief Executive appointed an independent Board of Review made up of a Principal Magistrate and two overseas expert assessors. Their report completed in December, 2004.
The investigation and review aimed to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to the preservation of life and the avoidance of accidents in the future - not for apportioning blame or liability.
Copies of the two reports are for sale at the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department in Room 402, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central. They are also available for free downloading here.
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