"Fatal Collision and Fire Involving Japan Airlines Flight JAL 516 at Tokyo's Haneda Airport"
TL;DR
A Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport and caught fire, leading to the death of five crew members. All 379 passengers and the pilot of the coast guard plane safely evacuated before the fire engulfed the aircraft. The collision is under investigation, and efforts are being made to minimize disruption to relief operations for a recent earthquake-affected area. Haneda Airport is temporarily closed with plans to reopen as soon as possible.
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