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businessdisaster2 years ago•2 min saved

"Heroics and Tragedy: Inside the Tokyo Airport Collision and Its Aftermath"

Japan Airlines anticipates over $100 million in losses following a collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport between one of its planes and a coast guard aircraft, which resulted in a fire and the deaths of five coast guard crew members. All passengers on the JAL flight were evacuated safely, but the incident has led to an investigation into potential professional negligence and has impacted the airline's stock value and operations, with numerous flight cancellations and delays. The airline is covered by insurance and is also addressing compensation issues, including for passengers who lost pets in the accident.

via Fox Business|

##airtrafficsafety #aviationaccident

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Heroic Evacuation and Pilot Insight: The Tokyo Runway Collision Survival Story"

A collision between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport resulted in a fiery crash, with the jet catching fire. Despite the severity of the incident, all 379 people on board the passenger jet, including 12 crew members, managed to escape safely, while five of the six people on the coast guard aircraft perished. The successful evacuation was attributed to the well-trained crew, calm passengers, and adherence to safety protocols, such as leaving luggage behind. Experts highlighted the importance of improvements in plane design, materials that produce less smoke, and the significance of passengers paying attention to safety briefings. The evacuation was completed within 20 minutes, and the incident is under investigation.

via The Washington Post|

##emergencyevacuation #flightsafety

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