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Date:
02-JAN-2024
Time:
17:47
Type of Aircraft:
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-315Q MPA
Owner/Operator:
Japan Coast Guard
Registration:
JA722A
MSN:
656
Year of Manufacture:
2007
Engine Model:
PWC PW123E
Fatalities:
5 / Occupants: 6
Aircraft Damage:
Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:
Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT) – Japan
Phase:
Taxi
Nature:
Military
Departure Airport:
Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND/RJTT)
Destination Airport:
Niigata Airport (KIJ/RJSN)
Investigating Agency:
JTSB
Circumstances:
**A tragic collision at Tokyo-Haneda Airport involved a Japan Coast Guard DHC-8-315Q MPA aircraft and Japan Airlines flight JL516, an Airbus A350-941. The DHC-8 was taxiing to transport supplies for earthquake relief when it collided with the landing A350. Five crew members of the DHC-8 were killed, and the surviving captain suffered severe burn injuries. The A350 sustained significant damage, but all 379 passengers evacuated safely with 15 minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collision, including examining ATC communications and airport stop bar lights.**
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.