Paramedics conduct triage to determine the order of treatment for the injured during a flight incident simulation at Narita Airport on October 16. (©Sankei by Takayuki Suzuki)
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On October 16, a firefighting and rescue drill was conducted at an apron in a development area of Narita International Airport. The exercise was organized by the airport's aviation disaster response council, which includes Narita International Airport Corporation, local police, and fire departments.
Around 1,000 personnel from 63 organizations, including the Chiba Prefectural Police and Narita City Fire Department, took part. Roughly 60 emergency vehicles were deployed to simulate firefighting and rescue operations during an aircraft fire.
Triage System
The drill simulated a Boeing 787 arriving from San Francisco, making a hard landing. In the scenario, the aircraft's engine struck the runway, and the plane came to a stop on a nearby grassy area. Leaking fuel then ignited a fire on the left wing, and several passengers were "injured" as part of the exercise.
Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the flames while passengers were evacuated. Those who were severely injured were rescued. A triage system was used to prioritize medical care, and injured passengers were quickly transported to hospitals by ambulance.
Although three doctor helicopters from the Chiba City Fire Department were scheduled to participate, they were unable to join due to bad weather.
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Author: The Sankei Shimbun
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