On October 22, 2026, a Ukrainian An-124 'Ruslan' aircraft caught fire during landing at Chubu International Airport, located near Nagoya. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.
Details of the Incident
The fire broke out at approximately 19:20 local time. Flames erupted in one section of the cargo plane, leading to a temporary closure of the runway for 15 minutes. The aircraft managed to reach the parking area on its own after landing, indicating that the situation was under control.
Response from Emergency Services
Fire crews and rescuers promptly arrived at the scene and quickly extinguished the fire. Following the incident, the airport resumed normal operations after a safety check. The Japanese Ministry of Transport is currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and the nature of the cargo being transported.
Context of the Incident
This incident raises concerns, especially considering that in August of this year, a drone with explosives was found near an An-124 in Leipzig, Germany. At that time, the aircraft was loaded with ammunition, but the device did not explode. It remains unclear whether this incident has any relation to the fire in Japan.