Tokyo airport witnesses fiery incident with Japan Airlines flight
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
1:54 PM – Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A Japan Airlines aircraft caught fire as it touched down at Haneda Airport on Tuesday.
According to authorities who made the early assessment and spoke to Japanese broadcaster NHK, the flight, JL516, which was leaving from Chitose, Hokkaido, reportedly collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft as it was landing.
The plane touched down at around 5:47 p.m. local time.
There were 12 crew members in addition to 367 passengers on board when the larger aircraft landed, NHK stated. Meanwhile, Japan Airlines announced that there were fourteen injuries after the incident occurred, although “none of them looked to be life-threatening.”
Authorities also stated that there were at least five fatalities on board the smaller Coast Guard aircraft. Officials who spoke with NHK said that there were six passengers altogether on the Coast Guard plane and that the craft was being utilized to provide aid and additional resources to residents in Niigata, Japan, who are struggling from the recent earthquakes.
The Coast Guard aircraft was identified as JA722A by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s office, which also announced via social media that five of the six people on board had died.
As part of their investigation into communications between the aircraft and the airport control center, Japan Airlines Managing Executive Officer Noriyuki Aoki informed reporters that they are “checking whether permission for landing was given by the airport control center.”
“I was wondering what happened, and then I felt the airplane tilted to the side at the runway and felt a big bump,” said 59-year-old Satoshi Yamake, a telecommunications company worker on board. “The flight attendants told us to stay calm and instructed us to get off the plane.”
Firefighters were shown battling flames that consumed the fuselage of the airplane in live footage from the airport, an international gateway on the outskirts of Tokyo.
As the fire blazed on, more than 70 fire trucks arrived at the runway. Two hours after the landing, the fire was still raging.
The aircraft, according to flight tracker FlightAware, was an Airbus A350.
The incident’s cause is unknown, according to Transport Minister Saito. However, investigations by the police, Japan Transport Safety Board, and other agencies will continue on.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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How will the communication protocols between aircraft and control centers be examined in light of the incident?
Wn at this time and is currently under investigation. The collision and subsequent fire have raised concerns about aviation safety and communication protocols.
The incident took place at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on January 2, 2024. Japan Airlines flight JL516 was departing from Chitose, Hokkaido, when it collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft while landing. The larger aircraft, carrying 12 crew members and 367 passengers, caught fire upon touchdown. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members were evacuated safely, with fourteen reported injuries that were not life-threatening.
Tragically, there were five fatalities on board the smaller Coast Guard aircraft. This aircraft, identified as JA722A, was providing aid and resources to residents in Niigata who were affected by recent earthquakes. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s office confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences on social media.
The exact cause of the collision is currently unknown. Japan Airlines managing executive officer Noriyuki Aoki stated that they are investigating communication between the aircraft and the airport control center to determine if the proper landing permission was given.
Eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing moments after the collision. Satoshi Yamake, a passenger on board, recounted feeling the airplane tilt and experiencing a significant impact. Flight attendants instructed passengers to remain calm and evacuate the plane.
Live footage from the airport showed firefighters battling the flames engulfing the airplane. Despite their efforts, the fire continued to rage for hours. Over 70 fire trucks were present at the scene to extinguish the fire.
The airplane involved in the incident was an Airbus A350, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The safety of the aircraft and the airline will be under scrutiny as investigators work to determine the cause of the collision.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of aviation safety and the need for effective communication protocols. As the investigation continues, authorities and aviation industry stakeholders must work together to identify any shortcomings and implement necessary improvements to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Aviation safety is a global priority, and incidents like this serve as reminders of the constant vigilance required to maintain the highest standards in the industry. The thoughts and condolences of people around the world go out to the victims and their families affected by this tragic event.
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