Japan Airlines plane catches fire on Tokyo airport runway, all 379 onboard evacuated

Digital Desk: A dramatic incident unfolded at Tokyo Haneda airport on Tuesday as a Japan Airlines aircraft, JAL 516, burst into flames upon landing. Shocking footage aired by national broadcaster NHK depicted flames emerging from the aircraft's windows. Initial reports from Nippon TV suggested a potential collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft as the cause of the fire.

Japan's Coast Guard is actively investigating the incident, acknowledging the reports of a collision between its aircraft and the ill-fated plane. Despite the terrifying nature of the event, all 367 passengers on board, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, were successfully evacuated, as confirmed by a Japan Airlines spokesperson.

The aftermath revealed not only the charred aircraft but also a runway engulfed in flames. The severity of the situation underscores the challenges faced during the landing process at one of Japan's busiest airports, Haneda. 

The incident raises concerns about aviation safety and the need for comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision and subsequent fire.

As firefighting operations unfolded at the scene, the resilience of emergency response efforts came to the forefront. With ongoing investigations, the aviation community awaits a clearer understanding of the factors leading to this alarming incident at Tokyo Haneda airport.