Latest News

Singapore Airlines plane emits smoke while landing at Narita Airport, runway temporarily closed

Singapore Airlines plane emits smoke while landing at Narita Airport

White smoke was observed emerging from the left engine of a Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane as it landed at Japan’s Narita International Airport.

This occurred at around 7.38am on Monday (12 Aug).

Source: ANNnewsCH on YouTube

In response, fire engines were immediately dispatched to the scene, reported NHK.

The incident led to the temporary closure of Runway B so the aircraft, a Boeing 787, could be towed away.

However, the runway quickly resumed its operations at around 8.30am.

Smoke was caused by friction during landing

Speaking to MS News, an SIA spokesman said flight SQ638 “experienced a technical issue with its brakes upon landing” at 7.38am.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Narita Airport Office, tyre fragments were found at the scene.

SIA’s ground engineering team resolved the issue and replaced one of the plane’s tyres, said the spokesman.

The incident led to a delay to flight SQ637 from Narita to Singapore for over two hours. It departed at 1.28pm local time.

No one was injured in the incident

According to SIA, there were 260 passengers and 16 crew members on board. No injuries were reported.

 

SIA “apologises to all customers for the inconvenience caused by this incident”, adding that the safety of its customers and staff is its top priority.

Also read: 1 passenger dead after severe turbulence strikes S’pore-bound SIA plane from London

Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.

Featured image adapted from ANNnewsCH on YouTube

Kim Shelly Tan

Recent Posts

M’sia flag spotted hanging outside HDB unit among S’pore flags, can face up to S$500 fine

Foreign National Emblems Act 1949 prohibits the display of foreign emblems, including flags of other…

12 Aug 2024, 2:34 pm

Tan Kin Lian takes taxi after missing bus by 1 minute, says S$8 fare is ‘too expensive’

He added that the bus fare would have been just S$0.65.

12 Aug 2024, 2:10 pm

S’pore man raises concern regarding male cleaners in female restrooms, says there’s “potential risk of misconduct”

The male cleaner allegedly splashed water into his friend's cubicle, forcing her to leave.

12 Aug 2024, 1:49 pm

Ang Mo Kio residents plagued by sanitary pads flung out of window, Internet urges NEA to step in

The used sanitary pads were found near bicycle racks and atop air-conditioner vents.

12 Aug 2024, 11:51 am

Israel targets school refuge in Gaza & kills over 90, claims around 20 militants were hiding there

The attack was condemned by various Arab states, the European Union, France and the UK,…

12 Aug 2024, 11:29 am

Man seen riding PMA inside Rivervale Mall in Sengkang appears to be collecting food delivery

He was wearing a white hoodie with the logo of a food delivery platform.

12 Aug 2024, 3:07 am