Pascape Fire Wings Air Plane In Yahukimo Papua, This Is An Appeal From The Ministry Of Transportation For Aviation Airlines

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) appealed to airlines to increase vigilance after the shooting incident of the Wings Air PK-WJY type ATR 72-600 aircraft in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains, Saturday, February 17.

"I appeal to airlines operating, especially on routes where there are frequent disturbances in flight security and safety so that they are alert and careful, and further improve coordination with all stakeholders before deciding to fly," said Director General of Air Transportation M. Kristi Endah Murni quoted from ANTARA, Sunday, February 18.

He admitted that he had given directions to airlines operating in the Working Area of the Merauke Regional Airport Authority to be more vigilant and careful.

"I also ask to conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) more intensely and in intense coordination with the Head of the Airport Organizing Unit (UPBU), AirNav Indonesia, and local security stakeholders to ensure flight safety, security and comfort," said Kristi.

It is known, the Merauke Regional X Airport Authority Office of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed the shooting incident of the ATR 72-600 Wings Air airline that occurred at 04:17 UTC by an armed criminal group (KKB) in Dekai, Saturday.

There is one passenger who suffered minor injuries due to being hit by cabin debris.

"A sweep has been carried out by the local Task Force, TNI, and Police. We will prepare a circular of vigilance, and will conduct an intensive monitoring post," said Head of the Merauke Regional Airport Authority, Asep K. Samapta in Merauke, South Papua.

Asep explained that based on the chronology report of the incident at 04:02 UTC, Aviation Security (Avsec) patrol officers had inspected inspections on the runway and stand by positions.

Then, at 04:17 UTC, the Wings Air PK-WJT plane landed at Nopjad Dekai Airport. After the parking plane, information was obtained on the left side of the plane's back door.

After further inspection, the PK-WJT plane was again flown to Mozes Kilangin Timika Airport and landed at 09.09 UTC or 18.09 WIT safely.