TOKYO – A Japan Airlines plane traveling on the tarmac at Haneda Airport caught fire after colliding with a Japanese coast guard plane Tuesday. The incident, which occurred during the busy New Year’s holiday period, has left authorities scrambling to determine the cause and locate the missing crew members.
The collision, which occurred as the Japan Airlines flight was en route to deliver relief goods to the victims of a devastating earthquake in Niigata, claimed the lives of five people. Despite the quick evacuation of all 379 passengers and crew members on the flight the coast guard aircraft was unable to escape, resulting in the loss of five crew members.
The Japan Airlines plane, a modern Airbus A-350, was completely destroyed and footage showed it engulfed in flames and thick smoke. Witnesses recounted their experiences, with some reporting that they were unable to use the emergency exits located at the rear and middle of the plane, forcing them to scramble out the front exits instead.
The images of the aftermath of the collision have shocked and saddened people around the world, and have raised serious concerns about safety measures and emergency procedures at Haneda airport. This tragedy occurred during ongoing relief efforts for the earthquake that struck Japan on Monday, adding to the somber atmosphere.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision and the incident has sparked a conversation about the risks and dangers of air travel. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims, and we can only hope for swift and thorough measures to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.
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