Japan Airlines Plane Bursts into Flames After Landing at Haneda Airport

In a dramatic incident today, a Japan Airlines plane erupted in flames shortly after landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport. National broadcaster NHK reported that all passengers and crew on board were safely evacuated from the blazing aircraft.

Terrifying footage captured the passenger jet in motion before being engulfed in a massive fireball. Emergency responders and firefighters rushed to the scene, where the plane came to a standstill, and passengers utilized emergency slides to escape the inferno.

Approximately 400 passengers and crew were on board the aircraft, according to NHK. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Japan Airlines Flight 516 had originated from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and was bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, as reported by NHK. The airline stated that the plane collided with what appears to be a Japan Coast Guard aircraft during the landing process.

The ill-fated flight, an Airbus A350-900, according to FlightAware, experienced the alarming incident, raising concerns about aviation safety. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and subsequent fire.

Passengers and crew are currently receiving assistance, and efforts are underway to manage the aftermath of the incident. The aviation community and the public await further updates as the situation develops.