Two planes collide in deadly crash on runway in Japan

A fully loaded Japan Airlines passenger plane crashed into a smaller Japanese Coast Guard plane, causing a massive fireball on the runway. All 379 people on the passenger plane survived, however, only one out of six of the Coast Guard crew survived and is in critical condition. NBC News’ Tom Costello reports.

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[roberthunter]

Condolences to the victims families. They were on a rescue mission, but died themselves. How they got all of those passengers and crew out of the AirBus fireball was amazing. The cabin crew did an outstanding job, and so did the Airbus engineers, in designing such a robust and survivable aircraft. The fire crews were pretty top notch too.

[starsiegeplayer]

I am sorry for the 5 coast guard deaths (and captain injury) but this is almost miraculous that nobody on the passenger jet died.

[archlich]

People died. That is horrible.
But after seeing it crash and burn, I'm AMAZED that many people survived.

[flamingpitchfork]

Everyone knows if this happened in the US the pax would ignore orders and be dragging their baggage out and arguing. Kudos to the Japanese people, for being so civilized and orderly, and RIP the Coast Guard rescue workers.

[dennislurvey]

you know a lot of those passengers wanted to stop and think about going down that slide, but the crew threw them down however they couild. You could see them get thrown off the plane at the doorway. that is how they save lives, they didn't give them any choice.

[fadeddeception]

I've watched many news segments regarding this crash and this is by far the best story narration. Everything you need to know and flawlessly explained. 👍

[Carolina_Panthers]

My condolences to the victims family 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[RecoveryHacker]

This is why everyone needs to pay attention to flight attendents.

[jostrong]

Wow, looking at that fireball it is amazing all in that plane survived. Prayers to the families of those in the other plane.

[debblucher]

Omg, so sad for the ones who lost their lives.

[paiinvvs]

“ Everyone started screaming in Japanese “

[carolemerle]

My goodness, that would be very scary to experience. My condolences to the souls that didn't make it. I hope the pilot comes through okay.

[jmest]

Not once did NBC mentioned Flight Attendants. Not once did NBC mentioned the heroic act by the Flight Attendants.

[mineown]

Though trapped amongst fuel tanks, smoke and flames, a testament to people's survival instincts that so much quality phone footage was captured .
A tragedy the deaths on the coast guard plane, a miracle there were none on the Japan Airlines flight.

[johnchieze]

airports in the u.s. should follow the example of how the flight crew in japan handled this massive collision and the discipline of their passengers. how a civilized society saved themselves from a deadly situation

[j.dunlop]

Amazing, simply truly so, that almost 400 people off that plane in ~90 sec.s😮

[iitbftw]

Shoutout to the A350. First hull loss and everyone survived

[TheLegenDacster]

Seems obvious that the Coast Guard plane should NOT have been there, as the Airbus would have been lined up for a long time before landing. Bravo to the amazing Airbus crew for getting the passengers off safely.

[Adrian-qlxo]

prayers for the families & the Japanese people

[ヌコヌコ-vp]

I'm Japanese. Coast Guard's captain was serious condition, but now he is in safe. Thank you for all your prayers.