In a dramatic incident at Tokyo Haneda airport on Tuesday, a plane caught fire on the runway, with flames visible from its windows. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a possible collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft.
The plane, identified as Japan Airlines flight JAL 516, had departed from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido and was carrying over 300 passengers. Fortunately, all 367 passengers were successfully evacuated from the blazing aircraft, according to reports from media agency.
Reports suggest that the fire may have resulted from a collision with a Japan Coast Guard plane. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and the extent of the damage.
The runway itself was not spared from the chaos, as it was reportedly set ablaze during the incident. Fire crews were promptly deployed to the scene to extinguish both the aircraft and runway fires. The situation remains unclear regarding injuries or the severity of the damage caused.
Haneda airport, known for its bustling operations, witnessed the alarming incident during the plane’s landing on the runway. The exact details of the collision, if confirmed, are yet to be disclosed, leaving the aviation community and the public anxiously awaiting further updates.
As this story unfolds, Japan Airlines and aviation authorities will likely provide more information to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the plane fire and the potential collision with the Japan Coast Guard aircraft. Haneda airport’s status as one of Japan’s busiest airports adds significance to the incident, raising concerns about the safety protocols in place and the need for a thorough investigation into the cause of this alarming event.
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