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business-transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Evacuation Triumphs and Trials: From Japan Airlines' Fiery Ordeal to a Pub Owner's Flooded Resilience"

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 was evacuated in 18 minutes following a collision, with no casualties, despite certification requirements for an evacuation in under 90 seconds. This incident raises questions within the airline industry about whether the successful evacuation without injuries is a testament to aircraft design and procedures, or if it was a stroke of luck, highlighting potential challenges in evacuating modern aircraft quickly in emergencies.

via The Wall Street Journal|

##airbusa350 #aircraftsafety

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Survival and Tragedy: Unpacking the Tokyo Airport Plane Crash and a Teen's Darts Triumph"

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 caught fire after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft during landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Despite the plane's announcement system malfunctioning, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members were safely evacuated, with only minor injuries reported. The flight crew had confirmed landing clearance before the incident, which resulted in the loss of five Coast Guard crew members. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, was completely destroyed. Airbus is sending specialists to assist with the investigation.

via ABC News|

##airbusa350 #emergencyevacuation

world-news-aviation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Probe into Deadly Tokyo Plane Collision Raises Runway Safety Questions"

Japanese authorities are investigating a collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport between a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 and a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard plane, which resulted in the death of five crew members on the smaller aircraft. The Japan Safety Transport Board is leading the probe with international participation. The incident has raised concerns about runway safety, especially in light of recent warnings about the risks of runway incursions. Investigators will examine instructions given by air traffic controllers, as well as plane and airport systems, while also recovering black box recorders. The collision follows one of the safest years in aviation history but underscores the ongoing risk of ground incidents.

via Reuters|

##airbusa350 #aviationinvestigation

world-news2 years ago•0 min saved

"Collision and Fire Involving Japan Airlines Flight JAL 516 Leads to Evacuations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport"

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 caught fire after landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport from Chitose, Hokkaido. The incident occurred on January 2, 2024, at approximately 5:47 p.m. local time. All 379 people on board, including 367 passengers and 12 crew members, safely evacuated the aircraft. Preliminary reports suggest the plane may have collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane upon landing. Firefighters were seen responding to the blaze engulfing the plane's fuselage. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

via ABC News|

##airbusa350 #emergencylanding