Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find

Published On Dec 25, 2024, 9:53 PM

A Japanese government report attributes a fatal plane crash at Haneda Airport on January 2, 2024, involving a Japan Airlines jet and a Coast Guard aircraft, to human error. The report indicates that the Coast Guard pilot misunderstood air traffic control instructions, believing he had clearance to enter the runway. Meanwhile, air traffic controllers failed to notice a warning about the Coast Guard plane's unauthorized presence. The crash resulted in the deaths of five Coast Guard crew members, though all passengers on the Japan Airlines flight were safely evacuated. The investigation is ongoing and aims to provide further recommendations for safety improvements.