In a harrowing incident at Tokyo's Haneda airport, a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 collided with a smaller Coast Guard aircraft, triggering a fierce fire on Tuesday. Fortunately, all 379 passengers and crew on the JAL plane escaped unscathed, bravely evacuating as the flames engulfed the aircraft. However, the Coast Guard aircraft's crew faced a tragic outcome, with five out of six members unaccounted for, while the captain managed to escape, as reported by a Coast Guard spokesperson.

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Live images broadcasted by NHK captured the A350 skidding down the runway in flames after landing, ultimately succumbing to the blaze despite the tireless efforts of rescue teams. Social media shared scenes of passengers fleeing the smoke-filled cabin, highlighting the intensity of the situation. The collision took a poignant turn as the Coast Guard plane was en route to Niigata airport to provide aid following a powerful New Year's Day earthquake that claimed the lives of at least 48 people.

Japan Airlines clarified that their aircraft had departed from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida swiftly directed relevant agencies to assess the damage and disseminate information to the public. In response to the incident, Haneda airport took the precautionary measure of closing all runways. The aftermath of this collision at one of Japan's busiest airports underscores the critical need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.