Key takeaways:
- A Japan Airlines passenger plane burst into flames as it landed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday.
- The incident reportedly involved a collision with a coast guard aircraft.
- All passengers and crew were evacuated from the plane, and no injuries were reported.
A Japan Airlines passenger plane burst into flames as it landed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, with all 400 passengers and crew safely evacuated. Dramatic footage from Japanese public broadcaster NHK showed plumes of orange fire and black smoke engulfing the plane as it taxied down the runway.
The incident reportedly involved a collision with a coast guard aircraft, and Japan’s Coast Guard is investigating the possibility that one of its aircraft collided with the passenger jet. Five out of the six crew aboard the coast guard aircraft were unaccounted for, according to NHK.
The Japan Airlines plane had flown out of Shin Chitose airport in Japan to Haneda, a major international air hub outside Tokyo. All passengers and crew were evacuated from the plane, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released any further information. Japan Airlines has said it is cooperating with the investigation and is working to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.
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