ICAO ELP Japan Exam Report (SP-11 / FC-23) — August 2026 | Real Pilot Experience

Situational Picture (SP-11): Engine Fire on Runway / Go-Around

The image shows an aircraft on the runway with its left engine on fire. The L1 door evacuation slide has been deployed, but no passengers have yet exited. An incoming aircraft is performing a go-around due to the emergency on the runway.

Questions Asked

• What do you think the aircraft that just went around will do next?
• How important is communication in a situation like this, and why?

Flight Crew (FC-23): Dogs Invade Airport / Runway Closure

The dog runway intrusion scenario (see also: SP-13/FC-23 report for full storyline). Dogs enter the airport, the runway is closed while they are removed, then reopened.

Questions Asked

• How do you manage time pressure in this type of situation?
• What would you announce to passengers during the delay?

ATC Scenario (Bonus)

The following ATC exchange was also included in this sitting:

JL330 is descending from FL250 to FL220 and is handed off to a new frequency (119.1). On initial contact, ATC instructs: Hold over XAC as published, descend to 10,000 ft. During the hold, fuel reaches minimum — the crew requests the active runway (RW34R). ATC issues an EFC time and descent to 4,000 ft. Fuel then becomes critical, and the crew declares MAYDAY FUEL. ATC clears the crew direct to CACAO fix.

Follow-up Question

• What could you have done earlier to prevent this situation from reaching MAYDAY?