On Sunday, a Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) cargo plane operated by Emirates veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in two fatalities.
### Boeing Cargo Plane Skids Into Sea
The Boeing cargo plane, flight number EK9788, skidded off the runway at approximately 3:50 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, which was 3:50 a.m. Hong Kong time on Monday. The aircraft, which had flown in from Dubai, landed in the sea, according to a CNN report.
An image circulating on social media shows the aircraft with its tail broken. Four crew members were on board and have been transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. Rescue vehicles, vessels, and fire engines were promptly dispatched to the scene.
Following the incident, the airport’s north runway was closed, but the other two runways remain open and operational.
### Recent Aviation Incidents
Earlier this week, two passenger jets operated by United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) collided on the tarmac at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday afternoon.
Additionally, earlier this month, two Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) jets collided while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, injuring a flight attendant.
### Boeing Under Safety Scrutiny
Boeing has recently been under increased scrutiny due to a series of incidents:
– In September, families of victims from a fatal crash in India filed a lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON). The lawsuit alleges a defective fuel cutoff switch on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner caused the Air India Flight 171 disaster in June, which claimed the lives of 242 people on board and 19 others on the ground.
– In July, a Jeju Air crash in South Korea, which killed 179 people, was linked to pilots powering down a less-damaged engine following a bird strike.
Despite these challenges, the FAA has recently approved Boeing to raise its 737 Max production rate from 38 to 42 jets per month. This approval comes after comprehensive safety inspections, following the January 2024 Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) door plug incident.
### Boeing Stock Performance
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Boeing holds a growth score of 24.80% and a momentum rating of 77.91%.
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