Fire on Japanese Airliner Raises Concerns and Exposes Safety Flaws: Permission Needed from Cockpit to Open Emergency Exits
TOKYO, JAPAN – Pilots of a Japan Airlines plane that caught fire after landing at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport were reportedly unaware of the fire until cabin crew informed them, according to reports from local media. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the plane collided with a coast guard aircraft, resulting in the death of five out of six individuals on the smaller plane. Footage shot by passengers showed a ball of flames erupting from …