Details are emerging now of how the collision occurred. The incident happened when the Japan Airlines flight landed on one of the airport's four runways where the coastguard aircraft was preparing to take off, according to the head of the Transport Ministry Civil Aviation Bureau. The coastguard pilot reported to his base that his aircraft … Continue reading Tokyo International Airport: Official confirms what happened during collision
The prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, is holding a news conference. He confirms there was a collision between a passenger aircraft and a coast guard aircraft, and that five of those on board the latter have died. "It is a very disappointing and saddening situation," he says, adding his "heartfelt condolences". He says he … Continue reading Japanese PM shares heartfelt condolences and gratitude after airport tragedy
Five of the six crew on board the Coast Guard aircraft have been killed, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. The Japanese Coast Guard said the pilot of its plane had escaped. NHK reported the five other crew members had been found dead. 'It was a hell': Passenger describes moment plane bursts into flames Swede … Continue reading Japan Airlines flight caught fire at Haneda airport after colliding with coastguard plane
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