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The FAA has issued a safety alert urging airlines to do more to prevent passengers from trying to evacuate with carry-on bags, as carrying luggage can hinder evacuation efforts, cause injuries, and damage emergency equipment, especially highlighted by recent incidents involving passengers leaving with belongings during emergencies.
During an emergency evacuation of an American Airlines flight at SFO due to a laptop fire, passengers delayed the process by arguing with crew, grabbing luggage, and taking selfies, highlighting the gap between evacuation simulations and real-world behavior.
A Japan Airlines jet collided with a coastguard plane on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport, leading to a fire. Despite the collision and ensuing inferno, all passengers on Flight 516 survived due to a swift and orderly evacuation, with no one attempting to retrieve hand luggage. The success of the evacuation is attributed to the crew's rigorous training and passengers' adherence to safety instructions. The incident is under investigation, but it highlights the importance of safety protocols and crew preparedness in emergency situations.