Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames after collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport, leaving 5 dead
NHK reported all 379 passengers and crew ultimately escaped from the plane, but that 5 coast guard crewmembers on the other aircraft were killed
By Lawrence Richard Fox News
Published January 2, 2024 5:33am EST | Updated January 2, 2024 6:43am EST
A thick plume of black smoke rose over an airport runway in Japan on Tuesday after a Japanese aircraft collided with a coast guard aircraft and burst into flames, local media reported.Live footage on public broadcaster NHK showed Japan Airlines passenger plane JAL-516 on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport with flames coming out of its windows. Shortly after, the plane was entirely consumed.
The coast guard aircraft pilot escaped, but the five crewmembers were killed, NHK reported. An official confirmed that a Bombardier Dash-8 Coast Guard plane was involved in the collision.
A Japan Airlines spokesperson said more than 300 passengers were on board when the aircraft initially caught fire. NHK reported all 379 passengers and crew ultimately escaped from the plane.
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