While the exact cause of the collision is being investigated, I want to give my commendation to the crew of JAL's Flight 516 for being able to safely evacuate all passengers onboard. I saw video footage on the Internet showing the cabin was filled with smoke and _at least some_ passengers were panicking. It must have been immense pressure for the flight 's crew. Their ability to stay calm and direct all passengers to safety deserves the highest commendation. As for the five Japanese Coast Guard members who died, they died with a determined sense of mission. I believe they will always be remembered by their families and the people they served.
Seeing the wreckage of Dash-8 Japan Coast Guard is heartbreaking... RIP for the heroes who were on a mission to provide aids for those affected by earthquake...