Several injured after plane skids off in eastern Indonesia
A Trigana Air ATR-42 skidded off the runway at Sentani Airport in eastern Indonesia on Monday, injuring several people. The plane, carrying 48 passengers and crew, veered into grass and bushes during takeoff. All passengers have been evacuated and are receiving treatment at local health facilities.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:53 | 09 September 2024
- Modified Date: 04:40 | 09 September 2024
A passenger plane skidded off the runway in eastern Indonesia on Monday, leaving several people injured.
At least 48 passengers and crew were aboard the ATR-42 aircraft of Trigana Air which drove off the runway into grass and bushes in Papua region, Jakarta-based Anwara news reported.
The plane was taking off at Sentani Airport in Yapen Islands Regency when the incident happened.
The passengers have been evacuated and are being treated at local health facilities.