Aviation Safety Quiz

What time did the flight depart from Sapporo's New Chitose airport?

• 14:00 local time

• 16:00 local time

• 18:00 local time

• 20:00 local time

How many passengers sustained injuries on board flight 516?

• One

• Two

• Three

• None

How long is the evacuation and rescue training for new crew members before they are allowed to serve in commercial flights?

• One week

• Three weeks

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

What must aircraft manufacturers show for their planes to be internationally recognised?

• Ability to fly at high altitudes

• Ability to carry heavy cargo

• Ability to land on water

• Ability to evacuate all passengers within 90 seconds

What malfunctioned during the evacuation of the aircraft?

• The announcement system

• The emergency slides

• The cockpit controls

• The landing gear

What led to a review of cockpit procedures and radio communications in aviation safety regulations?

• Collision of two Boeing 747 jets

• Crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123

• Faulty repair work by Boeing

• Miscommunication between flight crew and air traffic controllers

What is Japan Airlines known for when it comes to safety?

• No safety measures in place

• Poor safety record

• World leader in safety

• Most accidents in aviation history

What did Japan Airlines open near Haneda to promote safety awareness among its employees?

• A safety awareness campaign

• A training center for pilots

• A museum-like facility displaying wreckage from an incident

• A new airport

What was the cause of the Osaka-bound Flight 123 crash in 1985?

• Pilot error

• Faulty repair work by Boeing

• Terrorist attack

• Bad weather conditions

What is the main focus of the airport's fire crews during an aircraft emergency?

• Protecting the exits and ensuring a clear path for evacuation

• Assisting the flight crew in controlling the situation

• Putting out the fire immediately

• Rescuing passengers from the aircraft