Susi Air Check The Possibility Of Sabotage After The Plane Is Suspected To Have Been Burned In Nduga, Central Papua

Illustration of Susi Air's aircraft. (Dok Susi Air)

JAKARTA - Susi Air is currently checking its plane which is suspected of being burned in Paro Airfield, Paro District, Nduga Regency, Central Papua. Checks were carried out to determine whether there was an attempt to sabotage from another party.

"We are making efforts to check whether there was sabotage by certain parties who carried out the destruction related to the plane," Susi Air's attorney, Donal Fariz, told reporters, Tuesday, February 7.

Donal ensured the plane was suitable for use. In fact, before the landing incident, it was done well.

Not only that, other efforts were also made, such as finding out the condition of the pilot and the passengers. "We are coordinating and communicating with the relevant authorities to help speed up the process of knowing about the incident, the existence of pilots, and related matters," he said.

"This is an incident we don't want," continued Donal.

Previously, the armed criminal group (KKB) allegedly set fire to the Susi Air plane of the Porter Cycling type. The aircraft flew from Timika at 05.33 WIT and was scheduled to arrive at Moses Kilangin Timika Airport at 07.40 WIT.

This aircraft was piloted by Captain Philips M., a New Zealand national. He carried five passengers, including a baby.

Regarding this incident, Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri said there were reports related to the burning of the plane by the KKB in Paro.

"From the checks carried out from the air, it can be seen that the plane caught fire at the end of Paro's airport," said Fakhri as reported by Antara.

He detailed the names of five passengers on the plane belonging to Susi Air, namely Demanus Gwijangge, Minda Gwijangge, Pelinus Gwijangge, Meita Gwijangge, and Wetina W.