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TNI AU Sukhoi jet skids off runway at South Sulawesi airport

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A TNI AU Sukhoi fighter jet skidded off the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi.
  • The incident occurred on Monday morning, with the aircraft coming to a stop near a fence bordering a highway.
  • Airport operations continue on a different runway, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

A Sukhoi fighter jet belonging to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) skidded off the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Maros, South Sulawesi, on Monday morning. The aircraft veered off Runway 13 around 11:00 AM local time, eventually coming to a halt near a fence that separates the airport from a public highway.

Emergency responders, including personnel from the Air Force, police, and fire department, were quickly deployed to secure the scene and manage the evacuation of the aircraft. Photos show the fighter jet positioned off the tarmac, with officials working around the perimeter.

As of the latest reports, the official cause of the incident and any potential damage to the aircraft or injuries to personnel remain unconfirmed, pending a statement from the TNI AU. Meanwhile, commercial flight operations at the airport have not been significantly disrupted, utilizing the alternative Runway 03-21.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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