Japan has not entered 2024 well. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the city recently. After the disaster, which was overcome with few injuries and minimal financial damage, another disaster occurred in the capital Tokyo today.
Two planes collided head-on on the airport runway in Tokyo: 5 dead
The disaster that occurred when a Japan coast guard plane collided with a passenger plane belonging to Japan Airlines on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, resulting in the death of five crew members on the coast guard plane.
The incident occurred today and Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito confirmed that all 379 passengers on Japan Airlines Flight 516 managed to be evacuated safely before the plane burst into flames.
The pilot of the coast guard plane survived but was injured. In contrast, five crew members lost their lives in the collision. Tokyo Fire Brigade reported that at least 17 people were injured among those evacuated from the passenger plane.
Eyewitness statements revealed the terrifying moments during and after the collision. A passenger on a Japan Airlines plane said he felt a sudden impact during landing, followed by sparks, gas and smoke filling the cabin.
In the horrifying images broadcast on local television, a huge fire and smoke eruption was recorded from the Japan Airlines plane, and later images showed that the plane was completely on fire.
The Japan Airlines plane that collided was an Airbus A350 arriving from Shin Chitose airport and was attempting a routine landing when it collided with the Coast Guard’s Bombardier Dash-8 maritime patrol aircraft on the runway. According to initial reports, no engine or other problems were reported prior to landing.
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Coast guard spokesman Yoshinori Yanagishima confirmed the collision and announced that the Coast Guard’s Bombardier Dash-8 type plane, MA 722, went to Niigata to deliver aid to earthquake victims in the region.
Tokyo Haneda Airport, one of Japan’s busiest airports, was temporarily closed as aviation safety inspectors and police launched an investigation into the collision.
Authorities stated that they are determined to reopen the airport as soon as possible. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized efforts to ensure that the accident did not disrupt the distribution of earthquake relief supplies.