ANA aircraft makes emergency landing at Naha Airport

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight made an emergency landing at Naha Airport in Okinawa following right engine trouble. The aircraft was en route to Saga Airport when the malfunction occurred.

During the emergency evacuation via slides, 158 passengers and crew members were evacuated, resulting in minor injuries to three passengers. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has classified the event as a serious incident that could potentially lead to an accident.

Two investigators from the Japan Transport Safety Board have arrived in Okinawa to conduct a formal inquiry. The investigation will focus on the condition of the right engine, the overall state of the aircraft, and interviews with maintenance personnel to determine the exact cause of the failure.