There Is An Aircraft Indicator That Must Be Checked, Lion Air From Bali To Solo Lands In Yogyakarta

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JAKARTA - A Lion Air aircraft with flight number JT-927 on the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport route, Bali (DPS) to Adi Soemarmo Solo Airport in Boyolali, Central Java (SOC), landed in Yogyakarta. The reason is there is an aircraft indicator that must be checked.

Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, explained that Lion Air on Tuesday, March 21, was preparing for JT-927 flights with Boeing 737-900ER aircraft registration PK-LHP.

Prior to departure, the aircraft undergoes a thorough check (pre-flight check) by technicians and flight crew to ensure that all aircraft systems and components function properly and are safe for use during flight. In the aviation industry, pre-departure checks are required by strict regulations and safety standards. Lion Air, called Danang, is very obedient in carrying out checking procedures and protocols.

"Flight JT-927 took off at 11.29 WIT (GMT+ 08) carrying 7 (seven) crew members and 218 passengers.

"The plane was en route from Bali to Solo, the pilot made an alternative landing diversion (divert) after detecting the presence of one of the indicators that indicated there was potential (possibility) in one of the aircraft systems which had to be checked immediately. To prioritize passenger safety and comfort and the crew, the decision to divert the landing was taken and was very appropriate," said Danang in a written statement.

The consideration of diverting the landing in Yogyakarta Kulonprogo is prioritized because technical work and aircraft safety can be handled quickly and easily.

"The plane managed to land safely and normally (no emergency landing) at Yogyakarta Kulonprogo International Airport (YIA). After the aircraft is perfectly in the parking area, all passengers are directed to the airport terminal. Lion Air is preparing ground transportation options to make it easier for passengers to continue their journey to Solo," said Danang.

Lion Air is coordinating with the aviation authorities to further check the indicators detected on the plane.

"Lion Air does not speculate about the cause of one of the aircraft indicators in question, because the stages require a more in-depth examination (can't be instant and fast) by trained and experienced aircraft technicians or mechanics," he said.