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A Japan Airlines passenger jet caught fire at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, as shown in footage where the aircraft is engulfed in flames. Emergency slides were deployed and passengers were seen evacuating while firefighters worked to extinguish the fire. Further details are pending as this is a developing story.
A Southwest Airlines plane's engine caught fire before takeoff at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, but the passengers were unharmed. The plane was able to taxi to the maintenance area, and a different aircraft will continue the flight to St. Louis. The original aircraft is being taken out of service for a review. The runway was temporarily closed as airport staff checked for debris.
The Arsenal Women's Soccer Team's plane caught fire on the runway after a bird flew into one of its engines just before takeoff from Germany to London. The pilots aborted the flight, and everyone on board was safely evacuated. The team stayed overnight and made it home the next day. The incident occurred after the team's Champions League match against Wolfsburg, which ended in a 2-2 tie.
American Airlines is investigating two separate incidents where its planes caught fire with passengers on board. The most recent one happened Sunday morning when a bird hit the engine, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. This incident comes less than a week after an American Airlines plane caught fire in Charlotte on the runway just before takeoff. No one was hurt in either incident.
An American Airlines flight bound for Dallas-Fort Worth experienced a mechanical issue and caught fire on the runway at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Passengers panicked as flames and smoke came out of the wing of the plane, but no injuries were reported. The pilot was able to taxi the plane back to the gate using the plane’s power. The airline says the plane is out of service for maintenance.
An American Airlines flight departing from John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, had to make an emergency landing after a reported engine fire caused by a flock of geese flying into the engine. The plane landed safely, and federal officials will be investigating the incident further.