Boeing 747-281F/SCD - Nippon Cargo Airlines - NCA | Aviation Photo #0223248

China Eastern Airlines

REG: B-6261

Airbus A320-214

MSN: 2606

Hong Kong - International (Chek Lap Kok) (HKG / VHHH)

Hong Kong, China - June 21, 2007

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

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China Northwest Airlines

REG: B-2301

Airbus A310-222

MSN: 311

Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) [CLOSED]

Hong Kong, China - Mid 1990's

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

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Cathay Pacific Airways

REG: VR-HNB

Boeing 777-267

MSN: 27266

Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) [CLOSED]

Hong Kong, China - Mid 1990's

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

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Monarch Airlines

REG: G-DMCA

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30

MSN: 48266

Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC)

England, United Kingdom - Late 1990's

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

7.4K Views
Cathay Pacific Airways

REG: B-HIB

Boeing 747-267B

MSN: 22149

Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) [CLOSED]

Hong Kong, China - Mid 1990's

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

10.2K Views
Air Mauritius

REG: 3B-NAT

Airbus A340-312

MSN: 048

Manchester - International (Ringway) (MAN / EGCC)

England, United Kingdom - Late 1990's

Colin Parker - The HongKong Spotters
282 Hong Kong, China

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Comments (32)

Anonymous

17 years ago

Wow that's amazing what on earth was going through their minds at the time?

That must have been one heavy crosswind.

Kai tak: the worlds most difficult airport to land at

All credit must go the the skill of those polits for managing to avoid what could have been a certain crash at that angle it really captures the moment amazing and terrifying at same time

This photo in itself is a testomonial to Boeing about how tough their product is. I don't think an A-380 would fair as well, although no large airliner was meant for an approach and landing as this one. It definately show's a B-747 doing one.

flilot

United Kingdom

3 years ago

Typical Boeing fan. I'm sure an A380 would do just a good a job with a competent pilot at the helm.

Great shot

This goes to show that the manufacturers are able to produce a product that is stupid pilot proof! I hope these guys don't fly in the US!

16 years ago

Hope they dont travel in the US?... wow!! not surprised to see that... i am sure that lots of pople would have been glad to see those 3 (i dont believe they were 4...) aircrafts on sept 11th land... even as the one in the picture.... and as long as i remember.... that did not happen in HK or with HK crew.... please bear in mind the crosswinds in that airport in HK...

Amazing

Well, the pictures are great, because they proof: 747s are tough, and sometimes even idiots get away..
Kai Tak is NOT hard to land on, it only requires some attention and you need to knwo what you are doing. These Guys didnt!!

F/O: Wow, look how short this runway is!
Captain: Uhhh yeah, look how wide it is...

15 years ago

Maybe a go around would have been better in the fist place, but in that situation full reverse and rudder please!!!!!!

I kmow what the crew was thinking. Holy s*@t!!

Hope the pilot doesn't take it too hard-I land this way a lot on Flight Simulator.

Japanesse drift masters

That airplane should have done a go-around. Now it looks as if he'll end up off-airport, possibly going into the water. Such an awesome photo of a spectacular (and scary) crosswind landing.

That guy is probably going to go off-airport and end up in the water.

The spoilers are just going up! Wow, did they still manage to turn the plane into position? Great shot!

"I can't even image what the crew are thinking at this point."

Flight Crews's thoughts: "Horry sh!t!"

14 years ago

They aint the spoilers, thats him trying to bank it right!!!

I'm wondering what the passengers were thinking at this point!!

Fast and Furius: Hong Kong Drift.

13 years ago

The passengers (cargo containers etc.) would not be ABLE to think anything at that moment I suppose :)

They landed safely .great skill ,good job! End of story.

I can just imagine the passengers - Wondering why they are able to see the runway from their window!

Why is everyone talking about what the pax might be thinking when the its a cargo plane???

LEFT RUDDER! is what I think they are thinking!

Sphincter check! Pucker Factor is very close to infinite, at this point. PF is directly proportional to crosswind component, and (difficult approach + proximity of water) squared.

12 years ago

Fast and Furius: Hong Kong Drift.......
Awww that cracked me up!!!!! :D

11 years ago

Wonder what the cargo is thinking at the moment :)

9 years ago

Even though we don't know the exact conditions at the time its hard to imagine a late wind gust at flare forcing the aircraft in to this attitude. If there was a stiff crosswind it doesn't seem to be reflected on the rudders of the parked aircraft in the foreground. To me it looks like the end result of a poorly executed approach.

Aviation Photo #0223248 Boeing 747-281F/SCD - Nippon Cargo Airlines - NCA

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