Serious incident to the Boeing 747 registered N406KZ operated by Atlas Air on 17/06/2024 en route (Hong Kong)
Loss of hydraulic systems, turn around
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the authorities of Hong-Kong :
When the aircraft was cruising at approximately 29,000 ft and approaching RCTP (Taipei FIR), N1 hydraulic system low quantity warning was activated, followed by the low pressure warning. Subsequently, the aircraft returned to VHHH after fuel jettison. Shortly after touchdown, both No.2 and No.4 hydraulic systems were also lost.
