Japan jet crash: Passengers describe chaos inside flight 516

The passengers aboard Japan Airlines flight 516 experienced a terrifying ordeal when their Airbus A350 collided with another aircraft during landing in Tokyo. The impact was followed by a fire that rapidly filled the cabin with smoke. In the face of this life-threatening situation, the passengers' survival instincts kicked in, prompting them to scramble for the exits.

Remarkably, all passengers on flight 516 managed to escape unscathed. Experts attribute this successful evacuation to a combination of quick thinking and the implementation of new technology. However, the occupants of the second aircraft, a smaller coastguard plane tasked with delivering aid to earthquake victims, were not as fortunate. Five individuals lost their lives, and the pilot sustained serious injuries.

Investigations are underway to determine why both planes were on the runway simultaneously. In the meantime, passenger accounts and video footage provide a chilling glimpse into the harrowing minutes following the collision. Anton Deibe, a passenger, recounted the chaos that ensued as smoke filled the cabin. He, along with his family, managed to escape the wreckage unharmed. Another passenger, Satoshi Yamake, described the plane tilting and experiencing a significant jolt during the initial collision. A third passenger reported a similar sensation, likening the impact to a sudden upward jerk upon landing. Some passengers even managed to capture snippets of the terrifying ordeal on their phones.