Smart Aviation Plane Skids Due to Slippery Runway in Papua

Saturday, 26 February 2022 – 16:31 GMT+7
A Smart Aviation aircraft skidded at the Kampung Bayabiru Perintis Airfield, Paniai regency, Papua / Credit: The Papua Police

english.jpnn.com, PAPUA - A Pilatus plane belonging to Smart Cakrawala Aviation skidded at the Kampung Bayabiru Perintis Airfield, Paniai regency, Papua, Saturday (26/2) morning.

There were no fatalities or injuries in the incident.

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However, the plane, piloted by Capt. David Alonso and co-pilot Febrian Sahe, suffered severe damage to the front.

Papua Police spokesman Senior Commissioner AM Kamal said the accident was allegedly caused by the runway being slippery and uphill.

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"During landing, the plane skidded into a ditch and then hit a residential area," said Kamal.

According to him, the commercial aircraft carried a pilot, a co-pilot, and four passengers.

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"The passengers were just shocked, but everything is fine," said Kamal. (mcr30/mcr20/jpnn)

This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Landasan Licin, Pesawat Smart Aviation Tergelincir Lalu Tabrak Permukiman