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Probe Launched After Tokyo Airport Collision Leaves Five Dead, Aircraft Destroyed

A collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a coast guard plane on Tuesday night killed five crew members on the coastguard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew on the Airbus survived. The captain of the coastguard plane was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. An investigation has been launched into possible professional negligence. Japan Airlines stated the passenger jet had landing permission. Airbus and British investigators will assist. Domestic flights resumed Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised the deceased crew for their mission to aid earthquake victims.

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A collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a coast guard plane on Tuesday night killed five crew members on the coastguard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew on the Airbus survived. The captain of the coastguard plane was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. An investigation has been launched into possible professional negligence. Japan Airlines stated the passenger jet had landing permission. Airbus and British investigators will assist. Domestic flights resumed Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised the deceased crew for their mission to aid earthquake victims.

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