Japan Airlines fire: Passenger jet bursts into flames in Tokyo

A Japan Airlines passenger jet was engulfed in flames on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport after reportedly being involved in a collision with another aircraft. Security camera footage showed a ball of flames exploding into the night sky as the aircraft touched down. JAL Flight 516 hit a smaller plane as it touched down, reportedly a turbo-prop Embraer DHC8-315 being operated by the Japan Coast Guard. All 379 of the passengers and crew were safely evacuated. Find the story here: #tokyo #airport #fire #japan Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.