Tokyo, Tuesday – In a harrowing incident at Haneda airport, one of Japan’s busiest, a Japan Airlines plane, identified as flight 516, caught fire on the runway today. The aircraft had been en route from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido to Haneda when the incident occurred.
Japan Airlines confirmed that all 379 people on board, including passengers and crew members, were successfully evacuated as emergency response teams worked swiftly to control the blaze. Live video footage broadcasted on public broadcaster NHK captured the intensity of the situation, with fire crews battling the flames.
The Japanese Coast Guard has initiated an investigation into the cause of the incident, raising concerns about a possible collision involving one of its own aircraft and the passenger jet. A Coast Guard official stated, “It’s not clear if there was a collision. But it is certain that our plane is involved.” This development has sparked speculation about the circumstances leading to the plane catching fire.
In a troubling update, Japan’s broadcaster NHK reported that five individuals who were on board the Japan Coast Guard plane, which is suspected to have collided with the passenger jet, are currently unaccounted for. The situation is rapidly evolving, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information and provide updates on the ongoing investigation.
The incident has raised questions about air safety and the coordination between civil aviation and military authorities. Authorities are urging the public to stay tuned for further updates as they work to ascertain the cause of the incident and address any potential safety concerns.
