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Date:
02-JAN-2024
Time:
08:47 UTC
Type of Aircraft:
Airbus A350-941
Owner/Operator:
Japan Airlines
Registration:
JA13XJ
MSN:
538
Year of Manufacture:
2021
Engine Model:
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84
Fatalities:
0 / Occupants: 379, Other fatalities: 5
Aircraft Damage:
Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:
Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT) – Japan
Phase:
Landing
Nature:
Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport:
Sapporo-New Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC)
Destination Airport:
Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT)
Investigating Agency:
JTSB
Circumstances:
**A catastrophic collision occurred at Tokyo-Haneda Airport involving Japan Airlines flight JL516, an Airbus A350-941, and a Japan Coast Guard DHC-8 aircraft. The A350, landing on runway 34R, struck the Coast Guard aircraft, resulting in severe damage to both planes and a subsequent fire. Five Coast Guard crew members were killed, and 15 passengers on the A350 suffered minor injuries. The collision is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting possible confusion in air traffic control communications and unserviceable stop bar lights at the taxiway.**
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.