Super Jet Aircraft Slipped At Weda Bay North Maluku Airport, Here's Management's Explanation

The Super Air Jet skidded while landing at Weda Bay Airport in Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, on Saturday, May 25, 2024 (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The management of PT Pesawat Super Air Jet explained that the plane skidded when it landed at Weda Bay Airport in Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku (Malut), last Saturday, after a flight from Sam Ratulangi Airport, Manado, North Sulawesi.

Super Air Jet President Director, Ari Azhari, said the plane with flight number IU-2180 from Manado's Sam Ratulangi Airport, North Sulawesi had been carried out in accordance with applicable producer operating standards.

The plane carrying 172 passengers who landed at Weda Bay Airport, Lelilief Village, Central Weda District, Central Halmahera Regency, was recorded on video by local residents who saw the plane leaving the runway at around 14:00 East Indonesia Time (WIT).

However, said Ari Azhari, when the Airbus 320-200 with registration PK-STD landed at Weda Airport at 14: 00 Wit, the weather conditions were rainy at that time.

After the plane completed the landing phase, the front of the plane crossed the runway boundary.

"We support and respect the investigation process being carried out by the National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) and other authorities," Ari said in his statement, Sunday, May 26.

A total of 172 passengers, said Ari, all of them had received good service and handling and all passengers were unloaded from the plane and taken to the waiting room in the terminal building.

He also ensured that all passengers on the charter plane and crew were safe and none of them were injured.

"We apologize for the inconvenience experienced by the guests, and are committed to continuing to prioritize safety and comfort for guests," he added.