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    LionAir Flight Updated


    On the flight prior the LionAir accident flight on the Boeing Max registered as PK-LQP, an off-duty fully-qualified Boeing 737-MAX 8 pilot was traveling home on flight JT-43. The plane encountered problems similar to the next flight that crashed it (i.e. the LionAir accident flight from Denpasar to Jakarta.) The crew aboard the earlier flight managed to land the aircraft at the destination. Based on the crew’s entry in the AFML, the engineer at Jakarta flushed the left Pitot Air Data Module (ADM) and static ADM to rectify the reported IAS and ALT disagree and cleaned the electrical connector plug of the elevator feel computer. The aircraft was subsequently released to carry out flight JT610.(A different crew manned the fatal flight.) The pilot was interviewed by the Kantor Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi–Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia (KNKT). The KNKT committee is responsible for investigating and reporting air transportation system accidents, serious incidents and safety deficiencies involving air transportation system operations in Indonesia.

    The KNKT estimates that the release of the final report for Lion B38M in August or September 2019.

    The KNKT is cooperating with Ethiopian Authorities but will make no official comment. News media reports suggest that on the earlier LionAir flight, a third pilot had occupied the observer’s seat in the cockpit of flight JT-43 and that this pilot identified the automatic trim runaway issue at hand and initiated that the trim cut out switches be used.

    The preliminary report on the LionAir crash is located HERE.

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    Lion Air Plane Crashes in Indonesia; 189 Feared Dead

    Lion Air flight JT-610 crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia, on October 29th.

    The incident happened shortly after the Boeing 737-800 MAX plane took off from Jakarta, Indonesia.

    There were one hundred and eighty-nine people aboard at the time; all of them are feared dead.

    The plane was bound for Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.

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    Boeing Statement on Lion Air Flight JT 610

    The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Air Flight JT 610. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of those on board.

    Boeing is providing technical assistance at the request and under the direction of government authorities investigating the accident. In accordance with international protocol, all inquiries about this accident investigation must be directed to the investigating authority in charge, the National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia.

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    1 Survives, 8 Die in Indonesian Plane Crash

    A Dimonim Air plane crashed in Papua, Indonesia, on August 11th.

    The plane carrying nine people was heading to Oksibil airport, Indonesia, when it went down.

    Eight people were killed in the crash while a twelve-year-old boy was found alive.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Two Injured After Batik Air Flight Hits Turbulence

    Batik Air flight ID-6890 encountered turbulence on the way to Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia, on October 24th.

    The Boeing 737-800 plane was flying from Jakarta, Indonesia, when it hit severe turbulence that injured a passenger and a flight attendant.

    The plane continued for a safe landing. The injured were rushed to a hospital.

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    Batik Air Plane Returns to Indonesia after Losing Cabin Pressure

    Batik Air flight ID-6853 had to return and make an emergency landing at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, on May 9th.

    The Boeing 737-800 flying to Jakarta, Indonesia, had to return after losing cabin pressure.

    The plane landed safely.

    Two among the 91 people aboard suffered respiratory and ear problems. One of them had to be taken to hospital.

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    U.S. Air Force Boeing 707 Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Indonesia

    A U.S. Air Force Boeing 707 plane had to make an emergency landing at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Indonesia, on March 24th.

    Indonesian air force spokesperson Air Vice Marshall Jemi Trisonjaya said the plane declared an emergency after one of the engines failed.

    The plane was transporting 20 American military personnel from a base in Diego Garcia to Kadena Air Base, Japan, at the time.

    The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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    Wings Abadi Plane Veers off Runway in Indonesia due to Rain

    Wings Abadi flight IW-1896 veered off the runway at Achmad Yani International Airport, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, on December 25th.

    The Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A flying from Bandung landed safely on the runway but veered off and came to a stop with its right main gear collapsed.

    The aircraft received substantial damage.

    No injuries were reported.

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    Indonesian Military Plane Crashed in Papua; 13 Killed

    An Indonesian military plane crashed into a mountain in Papua province of Indonesia, on December 18th.

    The Hercules C-130 plane took off from Timika, Papua, and was preparing to land in Wamena, Papua, when it went down.

    There were 13 people aboard the plane, including 3 pilots and 10 passengers; all of them were killed in the crash.

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    Thai Airways Plane Diverts to Indonesia

    THAIThai Airways flight TG-473 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Denpasar, Indonesia, on October 10th.

    The Boeing 787-800 plane heading from Bangkok, Thailand, to Brisbane, Australia, was diverted after the crew received indication of oil leakage from the right hand engine.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All 264 people aboard remained safe.

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    Trigana Air Service Freighter Plane makes Hard Landing in Indonesia

    Trigana AirTrigana Air Service flight IL-7321 made a hard landing at Wamena Airport, Papua, Indonesia, on September 13th.

    The Boeing 737-300 freighter en-route from Jayapura, Indonesia, touched down at the runway very hard in a nose high position.

    The right main gear of the plane collapsed and it slid on its nose gear.

    All 3 crew members and 15.3 tons of cargo remained safe.