NHK Reports Fedex Plane Crash In Japan

The Japanese public broadcaster NHK World English is >reporting that that strong winds in the Tokyo area may have been the cause of the Fedex plane crash.

"A Federal Express cargo plane crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Narita Airport on Monday morning, killing both the pilot and co-pilot.

"Strong winds were reported at the time of the accident.

"The plane crashed onto the runway just before 7 AM after failing to hold a landing position. The plane had flown in from Guangzhou, China. Both of the crew were from the United States.

"A low-pressure system has brought strong winds to the Tokyo area. A wind shear warning has been in effect in since Sunday night, calling for caution against winds that change velocities and directions suddenly."

According to Kyodo News "The MD-11 aircraft, Flight 80 from Guangzhou, China, was apparently whipped back up by strong winds when it landed at around 6:50 a.m., according to the Chiba prefectural police. Local firefighters were seen trying to extinguish the flames."