Police Make Sure The Incident Of The Lion Air Air Collision In Garbarata, Papua, Has No Mental Victims

Lion Air aircraft/ Photo: Bitor Ekin Putra

The Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes, Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo, confirmed that there were no casualties in the Lion Air JT 774 plane incident that crashed into Garbarata during the Take Off at Mopah Airport, Merauke, Papua, Thursday, January 26.

It is known that the plane piloted by Proud Luhur Insani carried 122 passengers.

"There were no casualties for the incident, all Lion Air JT 794 passengers destined for Merauke-Jayapura," said Benny in his statement, Thursday, January 26.

Currently, it has been taken off the plane and is waiting in the waiting Room at Mopah Merauke Airport. Meanwhile, the Lion Air plane which is now experiencing Delay or delayed until tomorrow.

Therefore, Lion Air currently provides compensation to passengers in the form of lodging at the Careinn Hotel while waiting for departure.

The Lion Air plane, which is now experiencing Delay or delayed until tomorrow, is closed.

Previously, it was reported that Lion Air Group Management opened its voice regarding the Lion Air flight wing incident JT-797 which crashed into Garbarata, Mopah Airport, Merauke, South Papua.

Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, said that the plane, according to the plan, will depart for Sentani Jayapura Airport, Papua (DJJ).

"Before the departure the plane had been checked and checked early (pre-flight check) with appropriate and safe results operated (airworthy for flight)," said Danang to the media in his statement, Thursday, January 26.

He continued, this flight will carry 7 (seven) crew members and 122 passengers.

After the preparation for land services and handling is complete, the aircraft prepares and begins to move slowly in the plane's parking area (apron). In the process, there were 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," he continued.

Observations showed that the end of the right wing curve touched (swittering) on the outside of the airport's garbarata building.

He continued, 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," added Danang.

Danang further explained, after the incident, all passengers were 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 refunding ticket funds according to passenger requests and others," explained Danang.