JAPSY - Tokyo's Haneda Airport Resumes Full Operations A Week After Tragic Collision Between Japan Airlines Plane And Coast Guard Bombardier | Benzinga
In the wake of a tragic collision, Tokyo’s Haneda airport has resumed normal operations, reopening the runway a week after the incident.
What Happened: A collision occurred between a Japan Airlines Co Ltd (OTC:JAPSY) airliner and a Coast Guard aircraft, causing a temporary halt to runway operations for probes and reparations, according to a report by ABC News.
The accident involved JAL Flight 516, with 379 onboard, landing on the same runway as the Coast Guard aircraft. While everyone on the airliner evacuated safely, the Coast Guard’s Bombardier Dash-8 captain suffered burns, and his five crew members perished.
Despite reopening three runways immediately after the crash, one runway remained closed for investigation, cleanup, and repairs. The transport ministry confirmed the runway’s reopening early Monday, allowing the airport to fully function.
The mishap ...