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
Crash 'could have been caused by runway incursion' Former air traffic controller Michele Robson has said initial information suggests the collision was caused by a runway incursion - such as the Coast Guard aircraft entering the runway when it shouldn't have. She said there "needs to be proper investigation" before conclusions are drawn, but a … Continue reading Experts investigating Tokyo airplane crash
We've received update from to pilot and aviation consultant Tim Atkinson, who says it is "disappointing but not at all surprising" that those in the Coast Guard aircraft on the ground did not survive. He said it is "clearly understood in collision investigation" that a collision is less survivable for those who are in the … Continue reading What we know about plane collisions at Tokyo International Airport
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