Two Pets Killed in Japan Airlines Crash, Passengers Survive
Two passengers' pets were killed during the Japan Airlines crash at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Despite the tragedy, all the JAL passengers managed to survive.
Pets Killed in Japan Airlines Crash
During the Japan Airlines crash on Tuesday, two passengers' pets tragically lost their lives, according to a spokesperson from the airline. While all the passengers on board survived, the pets were unable to escape the burning aircraft.
Japan Airlines has expressed its deepest condolences for the loss of the pets, pet owners, and their families. The airline considers pets to be members of the family and is deeply saddened by the incident.
The airline has not publicly disclosed the type of animals that were killed in the crash.
Efficient Evacuation by Japan Airlines Crew
Despite the chaotic situation, experts have praised the crew of Japan Airlines for their efficient evacuation of the burning aircraft. The A350 burst into flames and more than half of the emergency exits were unusable. However, all 379 people on board managed to safely evacuate via inflatable slides.
One key factor in the efficiency of the evacuation was the passengers leaving their luggage behind. By prioritizing their own safety and quickly exiting the aircraft, they were able to escape the danger.
While the tragedy resulted in five deaths, all of the deceased were on board the smaller De Havilland Dash 8 operated by the Japan Coast Guard. The pilot of the Coast Guard aircraft survived with serious injuries.
Investigations and Air Traffic Control Transcripts
Both Japan Airlines and the Japan Coast Guard have stated that their planes had been cleared to enter the runway before the crash occurred. However, air traffic control transcripts reveal that the Coast Guard captain had actually been instructed to stay short of the runway at a holding point.
This incident marks the first fatal crash for Japan Airlines in nearly four decades. The deadliest crash involving a single plane for the airline was in 1985, when Flight 123 had 520 fatalities after a faulty repair caused a large portion of the Boeing 747's tail to rip off.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
