At Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, a sad event unfolded when a Japan Airlines plane caught fire, causing the loss of five lives. This happened when the plane, carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members, collided with another aircraft. Let’s understand what happened on that day.
Scary Moment at Haneda Airport
Pictures on NHK, a Japanese news channel, showed a frightening scene. The Airbus plane was on the runway when sudden bursts of orange flames came from beneath and behind it. The fire looked serious, making everyone worried about the people on the plane.
Everyone Gets Out Safely: Passengers and Crew Escape
In the middle of the scary situation, there was some good news. All 367 passengers and 12 crew members on the Airbus got out of the plane safely. Among them were eight children, and thankfully, they all got away without getting hurt. However, five people on the coast guard aircraft didn’t survive.
Worries for the Coast Guard Crew
While rescue efforts were happening, news came that one crew member from the coast guard plane was safe, but the others were still missing. People were asking questions about how this tragedy happened, but we still don’t know all the details.
Investigating What Went Wrong
Reports on TV said that the Airbus and the coast guard aircraft might have collided, but we are not sure about the exact details. JAL, the company that runs the passenger plane, said the collision might have happened on the runway or a taxiway after the Airbus landed. The government is looking into the incident to find out more.
Video Shows Flames Inside
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Someone on the plane recorded a video that showed flames under the aircraft. The video also had smoke filling up the cabin, showing how scary it was for the passengers. We can’t be sure if the video is real, but it gives us an idea of what happened inside the plane.
Airport Closed and Firefighters at Work
Because of how serious this was, the airport had to close for some time. More than 70 fire trucks were sent to put out the fire and help with rescues. The TV showed firefighters spraying water on the plane to stop the fire from spreading.
Japan’s Safe Record
Japan is known for having very safe flights, and big accidents are rare. The last time something big happened was in 1985. This tragedy is not common in Japan, and it’s a sad event for the country.
After the Crash: Helping Families
Now, people are thinking about the families of those who were affected by this crash. The government is trying to find out why this happened so they can make sure it doesn’t happen again. It’s a tough time for everyone in Japan.