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Amid the recovery from the massive Japan earthquake, another disaster took place on Japan's other coast. Just one day after the 7.6 magnitude quake killed 62 people on January 1, 2024, a Coast Guard plane smashed into Japan Airlines flight 516 on one of the runways of Tokyo's Haneda International Airport. The Coast Guard aircraft was carrying aid meant for survivors of the earthquake, and it was taking off for the west coast of Japan while Flight 516 was landing from Sapporo. Five of the six members aboard the Coast Guard aircraft were killed, but a heroic rescue by the crew onboard the Japan Airlines flight ensured the survival of every single passenger. They perfectly executed what is practiced in drills, urging passengers to leave luggage behind and quickly exit the plane. The only injuries were some bruises to one passenger, and 13 others experienced discomfort and requested medical services. Following a review of the air traffic control communications and a thorough investigation of the crash, two main reasons have emerged. Haneda's air traffic controllers had cleared the Japan Airlines plane to land and instructed the Coast Guard aircraft to "taxi to holding point," but it kept moving and rolled onto the runway. Just as it was preparing for takeoff, the Japan Airlines flight came in from behind and smashed into the back of the Coast Guard plane, immediately lighting them both up into fireballs. However, the crash may also have been caused by faulty runway lights. The lights are meant to stop pilots from accidentally taxiing onto the runway, and the lights along that area of the runway have been out of service since December 25. All in all, thankfully, all of the passengers on the flight are safe and sound, and officials have stated that it could have been a lot worse.
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