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DGCA Opens Investigation After Batik Air 737-800 Nearly Skids Off Runway in Jakarta Storm

Regulators will examine weather patterns, flight crew procedures, operational decisions to strengthen safety during severe storms.

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Overview

  • A viral video shows Batik Air Flight PK-LDJ tilting sharply as it approached Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on June 28 under torrential rain and sudden crosswinds
  • The Boeing 737-800 touched down safely after pilots executed established safety protocols, ensuring all 157 passengers and six crew members escaped unharmed
  • Post-landing technical inspections conducted by Batik Air and airport maintenance teams confirmed no structural damage to the aircraft
  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation chief Novie Riyanto announced a comprehensive internal review covering weather data, cockpit handling and operational decision-making
  • Aviation experts highlight that more frequent extreme storms linked to climate change increase the urgency for advanced wind-shear detection systems and specialized pilot training