Chronology Of Lion Air JT-797 Roof Collision Mopah Airport, 122 Passengers Selamat

The roof of the Garbarata, Mopah Airport, Merauke, South Papua was damaged after being hit by a Lion Air JT-797 (ANTARA) plane.

Lion Air revealed the chronology of the Lion Air JT-797 plane wing incident to Sentani, Jayapura crashed into the roof of the Garbarata, Mopah Airport, Merauke, South Papua. The incident occurred today at around 09.10 WIT.

Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Lion Air stated that the Boeing 737-900ER PK-LFO registration that hit the Garbarata roof had already been checked and checked earlier (pre-flight check) with appropriate and safe results operated (airworthy for flight) before leaving.

Lion Air explained the chronology of the flight incident carrying 7 crew members and 122 passengers. When the plane prepares and begins to move slowly in the plane's parking area (apron), there are obstacles in the plane's right area.

"In ensuring flight safety and security aspects, the pilot decided to return to the parking lot for inspection. Observational results, the right-wing end curve touched (swiping) on the outside of the airport's Garbarata building," explained Danang.

Following up on the incident, Lion Air and related authorities are currently conducting further investigations.

Lion Air cannot speculate or provide information about the cause. The investigation process takes significant time to obtain recommendations.

"In an effort to provide a sense of comfort, all survivors are directed and lowered to the departure terminal waiting room to get more information," said Danang.

Lion Air also provides facilities to all passengers based on applicable regulations, including transferring flights to other airlines that are adjusted to seat availability, ticket refunds (refunds) according to passenger requests and others.

"Lion Air apologizes for the inconvenience that has arisen," added Danang.

Previously, the Lion Air plane with flight number JT 794, Thursday (26/1) crashed into the Garbarata of Mopah Merauke Airport when it was about to take off to Sentani, Jayapura Regency. "The incident occurred at around 09.10 WIT, causing damage to the right wing," said Merauke Police Chief AKBP Sandi Sultan, quoted by ANTARA. Sandi admitted that the plane piloted by Bangga Luhur Insani carrying 125 passengers experienced an incident while heading to the runway for take off. "The right wing of the road hit the Mopah Merauke Airport Garbarata until it seemed scratched," said Sandi Sultan. As a result of the incident that occurred, he said, the plane carrying a trunk of 1,105 kg and a cargo of 646 kg did not continue its journey to Sentani Airport. Passenger departure was postponed Friday, January 27 and Lion Air provided compensation.

Merauke Police investigators have asked for information from the pilot and several crew members, said Merauke Police Chief AKBP Sandi Sultan.