Passengers describe escape from burning Japan Airlines plane that could have been fatal

A passenger who escaped a burning Japan Airlines plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday (January 2) told Reuters how passengers evacuated calmly. Telecommunication company worker, Satoshi Yamake told the media he smelled smoke but there was no panic among the passengers, who left the plane in about five minutes. All 379 people aboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) plane escaped after a collision with a Coast Guard aircraft that killed five of six crew on the smaller craft on Tuesday. Another passenger, Tsubasa Sawada said the plane exploded about 10 minutes after the passengers and crew had evacuated. The Coast Guard said its plane was headed to Niigata on Japan’s west coast to deliver aid to those caught up in a powerful earthquake that struck on New Year’s Day, killing at least 55 people. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to k