Event Brief
Cathay Pacific tail strike labeled abnormal runway contact
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong’s air safety watchdog classified a July 3 tail strike during a go-around as “abnormal runway contact.”
WHO: Air Accident Investigation Authority
WHAT: Classified a Cathay Pacific tail strike during an aborted landing as “abnormal runway contact.”
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
WHERE: Hong Kong International Airport
WHY: The Air Accident Investigation Authority published its preliminary report classifying the July 3 incident.
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