<p lang="en-US">To all those who watched a Japan Airlines plane turn into a fireball within minutes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, it appeared extremely miraculous to believe that all on board emerged unhurt and alive. Even though, tragically, five out of six crew members on the Japan Coast Guard Dash 8 plane with which the flight had collided while landing on Tuesday (Jan 2) died, all the 379 passengers as well as crew members on board the Airbus A350 were able to survive.<br />
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Even as investigations are being carried out into how the JAL plane erupted into a fireball, experts said that the flawless evacuation was a combination of the rigorous safety culture of Japan Airlines and modern safety standards.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>How did&nbsp;passengers have a safe evacuation?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">In compliance with the instructions of the flight crew, the passengers dashed towards the emergency exits of the burning jet of Japan Airlines jet, while leaving their hand luggage behind.<br />
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When the incident took place, only three inflatable slides were used for evacuating the passengers, however, they were not deployed properly because of how the plane landed. The slide was very steep which may have been dangerous.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/horrific-video-shows-chaos-inside-japan-flight-after-it-catches-fire-passengers-recall-miracle-escape-676030">Horrific video shows chaos inside Japan flight on fire. Passengers recall 'miracle’ escape</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">The announcement system of the aircraft also malfunctioned amid the evacuation so the crew members were forced to convey instructions by shouting and using a megaphone, said Japan Airlines.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>What was the key aspect of evacuation?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">As per the aviation experts, the simple step of leaving their valuables behind becomes a "major factor" which accelerates the speed of the evacuation. This was one such historic evacuation where the step proved very fruitful as the last person escaped moments before the entire aircraft was engulfed in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday (Jan 2).<br />
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Speaking to the BBC, the industry professionals and aviation experts said that this was the result of the rigorous training that the staff had undergone as well as "well-behaved" passengers who actually followed the protocols.<br />
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Director of the fire safety engineering group at the University of Greenwich in London Prof Ed Galea said, "I don't see a single passenger on the ground, in any of the videos I've seen, that has got their luggage with them… If people tried to take their cabin luggage, that's really dangerous because they would slow down the evacuation.”</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>How much time should the crew take to evacuate in such situations?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Speaking to NBC News, aviation expert John Cox said that the Japan Airlines flight was an Airbus A350 which had a capacity of 380 passengers. He stated that in an emergency situation like this, "you want to get them out within 90 seconds."<br />
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Cox appreciated how the crew made it possible to get everybody off the plane at the right time and also praised the passengers who actually followed their instructions.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan: Probe underway in Japan plane collision; 5 killed in Coast Guard aircraft</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">"This is the way you do it. You follow the instructions, go to the exit you get on the slide and you get away from the aircraft and that’s what happened here. And that’s why it was so successful,” he said.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>What kind of training is provided to crew members?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">A former attendant Japan Airlines flight, while speaking to the BBC, said the fact that passengers landed safely at Haneda airport was "incredibly fortunate". The airline had stated that in the end only one passenger&nbsp;had sustained bruises, while 13 others had requested medical consultations because of physical discomfort.<br />
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"I felt relieved to find out that all the passengers were safe. But when I started thinking about the emergency evacuation procedure, I suddenly felt nervous and fearful. Depending on how the two planes collided and how the fire spread, it could have been a lot worse,” said the former flight attendant said.<br />
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As per the former attendant, all new crew members go through stringent evacuation and rescue training for nearly three weeks before they are permitted to serve on commercial flights. The training – which also teaches how to control the tone and volume of the voice so that the passengers can clearly hear you – is also repeated every year.<br />
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"We go through a written exam, case study discussions and practical training using different scenarios, such as when the plane has to make a water landing or if there is fire on board. Maintenance staff are also involved in such training," added the former flight attendant, who worked for the airline 10 years ago.<br />
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Also, all aircraft manufacturers need to prove that everyone aboard is able to evacuate the plane within 90 seconds from the planes so as to get internationally recognised.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


To all those who watched a Japan Airlines plane turn into a fireball within minutes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, it appeared extremely miraculous to believe that all on board emerged unhurt and alive.

To all those who watched a Japan Airlines plane turn into a fireball within minutes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, it appeared extremely miraculous to believe that all on board emerged unhurt and alive. Even though, tragically, five out of six crew members on the Japan Coast Guard Dash 8 plane with which the flight had collided while landing on Tuesday (Jan 2) died, all the 379 passengers as well as crew members on board the Airbus A350 were able to survive. Even as investigations are being carried out into how the JAL plane erupted into a fireball, experts said that the flawless evacuation was a combination of the rigorous safety culture of Japan Airlines and modern safety standards. How did passengers have a safe evacuation? In compliance with the instructions of the flight crew, the passengers dashed towards the emergency exits of the burning jet of Japan Airlines jet, while leaving their hand luggage behind. When the incident took place, only three inflatable slides were used for evacuating the passengers, however, they were not deployed properly because of how the plane landed. The slide was very steep which may have been dangerous. Also read: Horrific video shows chaos inside Japan flight on fire. Passengers recall 'miracle’ escape The announcement system of the aircraft also malfunctioned amid the evacuation so the crew members were forced to convey instructions by shouting and using a megaphone, said Japan Airlines. What was the key aspect of evacuation? As per the aviation experts, the simple step of leaving their valuables behind becomes a "major factor" which accelerates the speed of the evacuation. This was one such historic evacuation where the step proved very fruitful as the last person escaped moments before the entire aircraft was engulfed in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday (Jan 2). Speaking to the BBC, the industry professionals and aviation experts said that this was the result of the rigorous training that the staff had undergone as well as "well-behaved" passengers who actually followed the protocols. Director of the fire safety engineering group at the University of Greenwich in London Prof Ed Galea said, "I don't see a single passenger on the ground, in any of the videos I've seen, that has got their luggage with them… If people tried to take their cabin luggage, that's really dangerous because they would slow down the evacuation.” How much time should the crew take to evacuate in such situations? Speaking to NBC News, aviation expert John Cox said that the Japan Airlines flight was an Airbus A350 which had a capacity of 380 passengers. He stated that in an emergency situation like this, "you want to get them out within 90 seconds." Cox appreciated how the crew made it possible to get everybody off the plane at the right time and also praised the passengers who actually followed their instructions. Watch: Japan: Probe underway in Japan plane collision; 5 killed in Coast Guard aircraft "This is the way you do it. You follow the instructions, go to the exit you get on the slide and you get away from the aircraft and that’s what happened here. And that’s why it was so successful,” he said. What kind of training is provided to crew members? A former attendant Japan Airlines flight, while speaking to the BBC, said the fact that passengers landed safely at Haneda airport was "incredibly fortunate". The airline had stated that in the end only one passenger had sustained bruises, while 13 others had requested medical consultations because of physical discomfort. "I felt relieved to find out that all the passengers were safe. But when I started thinking about the emergency evacuation procedure, I suddenly felt nervous and fearful. Depending on how the two planes collided and how the fire spread, it could have been a lot worse,” said the former flight attendant said. As per the former attendant, all new crew members go through stringent evacuation and rescue training for nearly three weeks before they are permitted to serve on commercial flights. The training – which also teaches how to control the tone and volume of the voice so that the passengers can clearly hear you – is also repeated every year. "We go through a written exam, case study discussions and practical training using different scenarios, such as when the plane has to make a water landing or if there is fire on board. Maintenance staff are also involved in such training," added the former flight attendant, who worked for the airline 10 years ago. Also, all aircraft manufacturers need to prove that everyone aboard is able to evacuate the plane within 90 seconds from the planes so as to get internationally recognised. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died,&nbsp;the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP</p>

<p>"Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.</p>

<p>The Japan Airlines&nbsp;plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-horrifying-moment-when-passenger-plane-turns-into-fireball-upon-landing-in-japan-675851">Also read |&nbsp;Horrifying moment when passenger plane turns into fireball upon landing in Japan</a></p>

<p>NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified.</p>

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<p>Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-earthquake-in-japan-may-have-shifted-land-by-13-metres-675903">Also read |&nbsp;Powerful earthquake in Japan may have shifted land by 1.3 metres</a></p>

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Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters. The Japan Airlines plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows. Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers. Also read | Horrifying moment when passenger plane turns into fireball upon landing in Japan NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified. Watch the video here: Japan airlines plane now completely engulfed in flames at Tokyo Airport. All passengers reportedly survived in the accident pic.twitter.com/4cBVxuwe0l — Dedy Sudarwanto (@dedygober) January 2, 2024 × Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew. Also read | Powerful earthquake in Japan may have shifted land by 1.3 metres (With inputs from agencies)

Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane

<p>A plane carrying 379 passengers erupted into flames at Japan’s Haneda airport on Tuesday (Dec 2) after reportedly colliding with another aircraft. Local media reported that all passengers on board the plane were evacuated but the plane was still burning.&nbsp;Several videos of the incident have emerged on social media platforms.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="ja">羽田空港の飛行機事故、右端に映ってるけどスライド使って脱出している乗客はいるみたい。乗客全員、そして最後まで残っているであろう乗員、全員どうか無事に脱出できますように <a href="https://t.co/Lt4agcOR7B">pic.twitter.com/Lt4agcOR7B</a></p>
— めれんげ (@twinkle_star43) <a href="https://twitter.com/twinkle_star43/status/1742115946926616656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The plane, identified as&nbsp;JAL flight 516, had departed from Shin Chitose Airport in Japan and was bound for Haneda. After landing, it reportedly collided with a plane of the Japanese coast guard. Below is the video capturing the moment the passenger plane turned into a fireball after colliding with the coast guard plane. Have a look!</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BREAKING: Japan Airlines plane with 367 people on board collides with Coast Guard plane at Tokyo Airport <a href="https://t.co/ANheXFC2Ny">pic.twitter.com/ANheXFC2Ny</a></p>
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<p>Here are the first visuals that emerged from inside the passenger plane that caught fire on Tuesday. Some videos show panicked passengers screaming and yelling.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> : First visuals from inside the wrecked plane who caught fire at Tokyo International airport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a> .<br />
People can be heard screaming.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tsunami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tsunami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/GnXNYuaCHk">pic.twitter.com/GnXNYuaCHk</a></p>
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<p>The video below shows passengers being evacuated from the plane engulfed in flames and thick black smoke.</p>

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<p>One video shows the burning plane taxiing on the runway from a side angle.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🔥 Coming in a Little Hot 👨‍✈️: Japan Airlines Plane 🛬 Bursts into Flames on Landing in Tokyo - NHK TV <a href="https://t.co/1kbMS5pvGZ">pic.twitter.com/1kbMS5pvGZ</a></p>
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<p>"It's a miracle everyone survived on board," a user rightly pointed out on social media platform X, given the dreadful sight that emerged from the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Flight 516 burst into flames and whole plane is turned into rubble at Tokyo's Haneda Airport , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a>.<br />
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It's a miracle everyone survived on board.<br />
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Source: ANI <a href="https://t.co/E1fKiPmiWj">pic.twitter.com/E1fKiPmiWj</a></p>
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<p>While all those on board the passenger plane managed to survive, the Japanese coast guard later said at least five to six personnel of the force were missing following the collision. Later, at least five of them were confirmed dead by the Japanese authorities.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-plane-catches-fire-on-tokyo-haneda-airport-runway-675816"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Japanese plane catches fire on runway after colliding with coast guard jet, five people unaccounted for</strong></a></p>

<p>As per reports, more than 70 fire engines have been deployed to extinguish the fire. Japan Coast Guard said it was investigating the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan’s Haneda airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays.</p>

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A plane carrying 379 passengers erupted into flames at Japan’s Haneda airport on Tuesday (Dec 2) after reportedly colliding with another aircraft. Local media reported that all passengers on board the plane were evacuated but the plane was still burning.

A plane carrying 379 passengers erupted into flames at Japan’s Haneda airport on Tuesday (Dec 2) after reportedly colliding with another aircraft. Local media reported that all passengers on board the plane were evacuated but the plane was still burning. Several videos of the incident have emerged on social media platforms. 羽田空港の飛行機事故、右端に映ってるけどスライド使って脱出している乗客はいるみたい。乗客全員、そして最後まで残っているであろう乗員、全員どうか無事に脱出できますように pic.twitter.com/Lt4agcOR7B — めれんげ (@twinkle_star43) January 2, 2024 × The plane, identified as JAL flight 516, had departed from Shin Chitose Airport in Japan and was bound for Haneda. After landing, it reportedly collided with a plane of the Japanese coast guard. Below is the video capturing the moment the passenger plane turned into a fireball after colliding with the coast guard plane. Have a look! BREAKING: Japan Airlines plane with 367 people on board collides with Coast Guard plane at Tokyo Airport pic.twitter.com/ANheXFC2Ny — BNO News (@BNONews) January 2, 2024 × Here are the first visuals that emerged from inside the passenger plane that caught fire on Tuesday. Some videos show panicked passengers screaming and yelling. #BreakingNews : First visuals from inside the wrecked plane who caught fire at Tokyo International airport #Japan . People can be heard screaming.#Tsunami #earthquake pic.twitter.com/GnXNYuaCHk — Hsnain🍄 (@Hsnain901) January 2, 2024 × The video below shows passengers being evacuated from the plane engulfed in flames and thick black smoke. BREAKING: Japan Airlines aircraft collided with coast guard plane causing fire. Passengers spotted escaping from burning plane pic.twitter.com/kGpQsYZ4ZO — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 2, 2024 × One video shows the burning plane taxiing on the runway from a side angle. 🔥 Coming in a Little Hot 👨‍✈️: Japan Airlines Plane 🛬 Bursts into Flames on Landing in Tokyo - NHK TV pic.twitter.com/1kbMS5pvGZ — RT_India (@RT_India_news) January 2, 2024 × "It's a miracle everyone survived on board," a user rightly pointed out on social media platform X, given the dreadful sight that emerged from the ground. Flight 516 burst into flames and whole plane is turned into rubble at Tokyo's Haneda Airport , #Japan. It's a miracle everyone survived on board. Source: ANI pic.twitter.com/E1fKiPmiWj — Hsnain🍄 (@Hsnain901) January 2, 2024 × While all those on board the passenger plane managed to survive, the Japanese coast guard later said at least five to six personnel of the force were missing following the collision. Later, at least five of them were confirmed dead by the Japanese authorities. Also read: Japanese plane catches fire on runway after colliding with coast guard jet, five people unaccounted for As per reports, more than 70 fire engines have been deployed to extinguish the fire. Japan Coast Guard said it was investigating the incident. Japan’s Haneda airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, especially during the Christmas and New Year holidays. (With inputs from agencies)

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