Incident

IW1384 - Incident: Wing Abadi AT72 at Balikpapan on Jun 23rd 2025

Created Saturday, Jul 5th 2025 07:57Z, last updated Saturday, Jul 5th 2025 07:57Z

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
File photo: Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport.

A Wing Abadi Airlines Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration PK-WJZ performing flight IW-1384 from Banjarmasin to Balikpapan (Indonesia), was on final approach to Balikpapan's runway 25 when the right hand engine (PW127M) shut down. The aircraft continued for a safe landing.

Indonesia's KNKT rated the occurrence a serious incident and opened an investigation reporting: "During the final approach to Balikpapan, engine number 2 shut down, the pilot continued the landing by performing a single-engine checklist and benefiting from clear weather and little wind."

Source: The Aviation Herald

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