Flight into flames: Terrifying collision and blaze at Japan's Haneda airport in Tokyo that shook 379 flyers

In a terrifying incident, a Japan Airlines plane on Tuesday was in flames after apparently colliding with a coast guard aircraft. The viral footages show flames erupting in that plane on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport. (Reuters)

The collision shook 379 flyers who were onboard. Footage showed flames coming from windows and the plane's nose on the ground. Burning debris on the runway was also captured in the camera. (PTI)

The plane was seen moving along the runway before an explosion of orange flames burst from beneath and behind it, according to footage released by public broadcaster NHK. (Reuters)

According to broadcaster NHK, there were a total of 379 passengers on board the Airbus plane who were evacuated by the authorities. (Reuters)

The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, however, news reports claimed that the plane collided with a coast guard aircraft. (Reuters)

The plane which was in flames had just arrived from Sapporo airport. Haneda Airport is said to be one of the world's busiest airports where the incident took place. A coast guard official who was present at the Haneda Airport said that "It's not clear if there was a collision. But it is certain that our plane is involved." (PTI)

According to reports, the country has not suffered a serious commercial aviation accident in decades. NHK reported that over 70 fire engines were being deployed. (PTI)