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Japan Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- JL/JAL
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Tokyo Haneda Airport, Tokyo Narita Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1951
- Alliance:
- oneworld
- CEO:
- Yuji Akasaka
- Country:
- Japan
An oxygen mask, believed to be from the fallen Japan Airlines flight 123, has been found on Mount Osutaka in Gunma Prefecture in Japan. The mask was located during road repairs near the crash site, and its find was announced just a week before the 37th anniversary of the fatal accident.
A historic reminder
On August 5, 2022, Japan Airlines (JAL) released a statement to the public regarding the recent discovery. The airline said that an oxygen mask was discovered on June 24, 2022, on Mount Osutaka in Gunma Prefecture. The crash on August 12, 1985, claimed 520 lives, and the oxygen mask was found near where many victims were located.
A construction worker found the oxygen mask while repairing a portion of a road damaged in 2019 during typhoon Hagibis. It was found undamaged, but no information was available on where on the aircraft it was used. This discovery comes nearly a year after a JAL employee recovered an engine part in the same area. The engine part was roughly 20 centimeters in diameter and was also clearly visible. The airline said it believes landslides caused by typhoon Hagibis uncovered both pieces from flight 123. JAL will place these items in the Safety Promotion Center, which will stand as a reminder of the airline's commitment to a safer and brighter future.
A renewed commitment
The aviation industry places safety standards above all else. Tragic events occur in aviation, and when that happens, all sectors of the industry take every precaution to avoid repeating the same mistakes twice. This latest discovery and others like it are a sobering reminder to the industry of one of the most tragic events in aviation history.
In response, JAL has again reminded the public of its commitment to safety and progress. With the induction of the items mentioned above into the Safety Promotion Center, generations will be able to see the remains of that tragic event. Through a commitment to safety that never waivers, the industry may be able to reach new heights and hopefully never have to endure such a tragedy again.
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An official of JAL's Safety Promotion Headquarters, Hiroaki Sakai, shared that this discovery reminds us of the need to remain fully committed to safety. Sakai stated,
"These discovered components appear as if they are delivering a message to us regarding whether we are exerting efforts for safety properly. We will once again brace ourselves to address safety."
An oxygen mask, believed to be from JAL flight 123, was found near the crash site. The discovery is a reminder of the terrible accident and reminds the industry of just how vital its commitment to safety is. The airline will soon place the mask in the Safety Promotion Center to remind future generations of the dire importance of safety. The airline has stated that it continues to press forward, with safety being its primary commitment.
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Source: The Mainichi