FedEx cargo plane crashes after battling with strong winds

On Monday morning, a FedEx cargo plane crashed and burst into flames after a failed landing attempt at Narita Airport, both the pilot and co-pilot are confirmed dead, reports the Japan Broadcasting Corporation.

Strong winds of up to 72 kilometers per hour were reported at the time of the accident, when 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.

Source: Schednet