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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1985
Page
6
Frederick Farrar argues the door area is the strongest part of the fuselage, expressing doubt that a door could have caused the Japan Airlines crash. He cautions against drawing conclusions from structural weak points.
In a mountainous area northwest of Tokyo rescuers report four survivors from the Japan Airlines Boeing 747 that carried 524 aboard. About 50 bodies recovered as relatives flood toward the crash site, hoping for confirmation of loved ones.
Boeing officials defend 747 safety record while acknowledging 38 door related service reports in five years. Japan Air Lines 747-100SR crashed northwest of Tokyo after the pilot reported a broken right rear door. four believed to have survived. Experts note strong door frame design, with earlier crack reports described by the Los Angeles Times.
United States government and industry experts said they are mystified by the loss of a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 with 524 aboard near Tokyo. A cabin door failure and possible sabotage are among theories, though officials stress no cause is yet proven.
JAL identified two of the Americans on board as Edward Anderson of Englewood Colorado and Michael Hanson of Aurora Colorado, both with Stearns Catalytic Co. Neil McLagan confirmed their presence. Airline officials named Ward Wallach and three Kim family members as the other four Americans among the passengers. Rescue efforts involve over 5,000 people as the crash site remains hard to reach in forested mountains. JAL President Takagi apologized and promised a full investigation while relatives are housed in local schools and buses shuttle them from Koumi to Fujioka.
FAA released transcript and tape showing Delta Flight 191 crew and air traffic controllers remained professional as the jet, approaching Dallas Fort Worth on August 2, crashed, killing 134. The report notes wind shear as a possible factor and details late instructions to use instrument approaches amid poor weather.
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