Boeing 747 freighter’s wing hits runway while landing in Taiwan
Published date: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:23:05 +0700This is the shocking moment a Boeing 747 freighter's wing struck the runway during landing in Taipei, creating sparks that lit up the tarmac as the plane made contact.
The United Parcel Service (UPS) Express cargo flight 5X61 departed from Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) at 09:50 UTC, bound for Taipei–Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on August 13.
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Taipei, Taiwan |
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13/08/2025 |
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Duration: 00:06 |
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