Tuesday, October 1, 2024 An Air Atlanta Europe Boeing 747-400 freighter, operating on behalf of Air Atlanta Icelandic and registered as 9H-WFF, was forced to return to Hong Kong International Airport shortly after departure due to a gear tilt issue. The flight, designated CC-1007, was en route from Hong Kong to Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport on a routine cargo mission when the crew encountered a technical problem, causing them to abort the flight and perform a precautionary landing back in Hong Kong. The incident took place on September 25, 2024, and, although the situation was challenging for the flight crew, the aircraft was able to return safely to the airport after taking all the necessary precautions.
The quick response by the flight crew ensured the safety of the crew on board and minimized potential risks. This incident underscores the importance of established safety protocols in modern aviation, even for cargo flights. The flight took off from Hong Kong’s runway 25L, a key international gateway for both passenger and cargo services.
Shortly after departure, the EICAS (Engine-Indicating and Crew-Alerting System) aboard the Boeing 747-400 triggered a warning, indicating a gear disagree and a gear tilt message. These messages signal that the landing gear may not have retracted properly or that its alignment did not match expected parameters. Upon detecting the issue, the flight crew acted promptly by halting the aircraft’s climb at 9,000 feet, which is well .