Lion Air Claims JT-797 Airport Roof Collision In Papua Good To Fly

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Lion Air gave information regarding the plane with flight number JT-797 on the Merauke route to Sentani, which failed to depart due to an incident that hit the roof of the Garbarata at Mopah Airport, South Papua.

Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air, Danang Mandala Prihantoro in his official statement, Thursday (26/1/23) explained that the condition of the plane when it was to be dispatched was in good condition and airworthy.

"Lion Air flights JT-797 are well prepared following standard operating procedures (SOPs). Lion Air operates the Boeing 737-900ER registration PK-LFO, before the departure of the aircraft, inspections and pre-flight checks have been carried out with appropriate and safe results being operated (airworthy for flight)," said Danang.

He said the domestic flight plane that experienced the incident was scheduled to depart on Thursday morning with the route from Mopah Airport, Merauke, South Papua (MKQ) to Sentani Jayapura Airport, Papua (DJJ).

"This flight will carry 7 (seven) crew members and 122 passengers," he said.

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 passengers are directed and lowered to the departure terminal waiting room for further information.

Lion Air provides facilities to all passengers based on applicable regulations, including transferring flights to other airlines that are adjusted to the availability of seats, the process of returning ticket funds (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 carried 125 passengers carrying the 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 delayed Friday (27/1) and Lion Air provided compensation.