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Wrong radio frequency by Cathay crew led to Nato jet interception: report
🌍 GlobalAug 14, 2026 11:36SRC: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POSTBY: Ambrose Li
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
The flight crew of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways selected the wrong radio frequency due to a mistaken response to instructions, leading to the London-bound flight’s loss of communication with the local air traffic control unit over Romanian airspace last month, an investigation report has revealed. The Hong Kong government said on Friday that the Civil Aviation Department had completed its review of the airline’s full investigation report and expressed “serious concern” over the.
DETAILED REPORT
The flight crew of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways selected the wrong radio frequency due to a mistaken response to instructions, leading to the London-bound flight’s loss of communication with the local air traffic control unit over Romanian airspace last month, an investigation report has revealed.
The Hong Kong government said on Friday that the Civil Aviation Department had completed its review of the airline’s full investigation report and expressed “serious concern” over the...
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