A dramatic incident unfolded as a Japan Airlines plane caught fire upon landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday evening.
Collision and Evacuation
The aircraft, identified as Japan Airlines Flight 516, had departed from Sapporo and reportedly collided with a coast guard plane during its landing. Disturbing footage aired on NHK showed flames emerging from the windows and beneath the plane, setting the runway ablaze.
All 379 passengers and crew members on board successfully evacuated the aircraft, according to statements from the airline quoted in media reports. “We are currently assessing the extent of the damage,” the airline added.
Departure and Arrival Details
Japan Airlines Flight 516 took off from New Chitose airport at 16:00 local time (07:00 GMT) and was scheduled to land at Haneda at 17:40. The alarming TV footage depicted multiple fire trucks at the scene, actively addressing the emergency as smoke and flames enveloped the plane.
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