TOKYO- Japanese flag carrier Japan Airlines (JL) has issued the final report and statement on its flight JAL 516, operated by an Airbus A350, crash with a Japan Coast Guard plane.
The airline apologized to its customers and wrote, “Sincere apologies are offered for the considerable concerns and inconveniences caused to our customers, their families, and all parties involved. Full cooperation will be provided in the investigation of the incident.”
Japan Airlines A350 Crash Report
The accident happened on Jan 2, 2024, at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). There were 367 passengers and 12 crew members, all evacuated safely.
Passenger Situation:
- Injuries (confirmed by a medical certificate, etc.): 1 person with a rib fracture (crack), 1 person with shin bone contusion, 1 person with a sprain, 1 person with bruising
- Physical condition decline (Visited a medical facility on the day): 12 people Aircraft Type and Registration: Airbus A350-900, Registration Number JA13XJ Aircraft Condition: Considered a total loss
Currently, a thorough investigation is underway to gather detailed information and determine the cause of the accident. The airline assures full cooperation with the investigation process.
Millions of Loss
According to sources within the insurance industry, U.S. insurer AIG held the primary position on a $130 million “all-risks” policy covering the two-year-old JAL Airbus A350 widebody jet, which was destroyed in a fire following a collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
This incident marked the first-ever hull loss globally for the A350 model, as reported by the Aviation Safety Network. The A350, primarily constructed from carbon composite, entered commercial service in 2015.
The collision claimed the lives of five crewmembers on the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) plane, which was preparing to take off for the purpose of delivering aid to the city of Niigata in the aftermath of the deadly New Year’s Day earthquake.
In the aftermath of the accident, all runways at Haneda were temporarily closed, resulting in the diversion of dozens of other planes.
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