Created Friday, Jul 11th 2025 19:11Z, last updated Friday, Jul 11th 2025 19:11Z
A Pelitta Air Service Airbus A320-200, registration PK-PWJ performing flight
IP-324 from Jakarta to Pekanbaru (Indonesia), was on final approach to Pekanbaru's runway 18 when the aircraft experienced an increase in descent rate prompting the first officer, pilot flying, to call for a go around. The captain decided to continue the approach and took control of the aircraft.
Indonesia KNKT reported that a post flight examination revealed damage to the lower fuselage between frames 69 and 70 and stringers 43L to 44 as well as between frames 70 and 72 and stringers 33L-34. The rear drain mast also showed rubbing and deformation. The KNKT opened an investigation into the occurrence.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Pekanbaru on Jul 11th 2025, 13 days later.
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