Runway Incursion at Naha Airport involving China Eastern Airlines Airbus A319

No fatalities • Okinawa, Japan

An Airbus A319 taxied onto an active runway at Naha Airport, forcing an approaching aircraft to perform a go-around.

What happened

On July 5, 2012, at approximately 1324 Japan Standard Time, an Airbus A319-112, registration B2332, operated by China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd., was instructed to hold short of the runway at Naha Airport (OKA) in Okinawa, Japan. Despite the instruction, the flight crew taxied the aircraft onto the runway.

During this event, an approaching Airbus A320-214, registration JA01AJ, operated by AirAsia Japan Co., Ltd., was on final approach. Due to the presence of the A319 on the runway, the crew of the A320 executed a go-around. There were no injuries and neither aircraft sustained damage during the incident.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2012 AIRBUS A319 112 accident near Okinawa, Japan?

An Airbus A319 taxied onto an active runway at Naha Airport, forcing an approaching aircraft to perform a go-around.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2012 AIRBUS A319 112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2012 involved a AIRBUS A319 112, operated by China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd.,, at Okinawa, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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