Published: 10:44, August 12, 2024
Engine smoke reported on landing aircraft at Japan's Narita airport
By Xinhua
This photo taken on Jan 3, 2024 shows the wreckage of JAL Flight 516 after an aircraft collision at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

TOKYO - A passenger plane, upon landing at Narita International Airport on Monday morning, came to a stop over report of white smoke from engine, leading to the closure of one of the airport's two main runways.

At around 7:50 am local time (2250 GMT on Sunday), white smoke was reported emanating from the left engine of Singapore Airlines Flight 638 as it landed on Runway B, national broadcaster NHK reported, citing Narita City Fire Department.

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The aircraft, which had just completed its landing, came to a stop on a taxiway and then slowly moved surrounded by multiple fire engines as emergency protocols were followed.

Authorities are currently investigating the situation, focusing on whether there are any injuries among the passengers and crew.

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As a precaution, Runway B has been closed until further notice.

 The airport company has not yet provided details on how this may affect other flights.