Passengers escape from burning plane after flames engulf aircraft’s engine
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Air travel is often seen as one of the safest ways to get from one place to another, but when things go wrong, they can go wrong fast.
This was the case for passengers on a recent flight who faced a terrifying ordeal when a sudden fire broke out, forcing a dramatic evacuation.
In a harrowing incident that has captured the attention of the world, passengers aboard a Trigana Air flight in Indonesia faced a terrifying ordeal as they were forced to make a dramatic escape from their plane after a fire broke out.
The Boeing 737-500 aircraft, which was preparing for takeoff at Sentani Airport in Jayapura, Papua Province, suddenly became a scene of chaos and fear.
The flight, IL237, was bound for the town of Wamena and had 121 passengers on board when one vigilant passenger noticed flames billowing from the aircraft's engine.
In a state of panic, the passenger opened the emergency door, setting off a frenzied rush as dozens of spooked flyers pushed and shoved their way to the exit, desperate to escape the potential inferno.
Footage from the scene shows passengers gathered on the tarmac, some visibly shaken, while others swiftly descended the evacuation slide to safety.
The quick actions of the passengers and crew averted what could have been a catastrophic event.
The airport's security head, Iptu Wajedi, described the terrifying moments: 'When the exhaust gases hit for the first time, sometimes a fire breaks out.’
‘Seeing this, passengers were shocked and tried to escape from the fire. So everyone scattered from the plane in fear.'
‘We are trying to find the identity of the passenger who was the first to say that the plane was on fire.’
Thankfully, all passengers were able to get off the plane without serious injury.
However, the incident was not without its consequences. Four passengers sustained injuries amidst the chaos of the evacuation, a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise in such high-stress situations.
These injured travellers received treatment at the Health Quarantine Centre, ensuring that their physical wounds were attended to promptly.
The aftermath of the incident saw the cancellation of flight IL237 and delays to other flights as the airport grappled with the unexpected emergency.
The focus now turns to the investigation, with authorities and the National Transportation Safety Committee working to uncover the cause of the fire and the identity of the passenger who first raised the alarm.
Airport spokesperson Surya Eka confirmed the cancellation of the flight due to the emergency door being opened and the ensuing evacuation.
‘Four passengers were injured due to the pushing and shoving to get off the plane,’ he said.
'The incident caused the plane, which was supposed to carry 121 passengers to Wamena, to not take off.'
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This was the case for passengers on a recent flight who faced a terrifying ordeal when a sudden fire broke out, forcing a dramatic evacuation.
In a harrowing incident that has captured the attention of the world, passengers aboard a Trigana Air flight in Indonesia faced a terrifying ordeal as they were forced to make a dramatic escape from their plane after a fire broke out.
The Boeing 737-500 aircraft, which was preparing for takeoff at Sentani Airport in Jayapura, Papua Province, suddenly became a scene of chaos and fear.
Passengers leapt from the plane’s emergency exit after flames began to engulf the plane’s engine. Credit: Jam Press
The flight, IL237, was bound for the town of Wamena and had 121 passengers on board when one vigilant passenger noticed flames billowing from the aircraft's engine.
In a state of panic, the passenger opened the emergency door, setting off a frenzied rush as dozens of spooked flyers pushed and shoved their way to the exit, desperate to escape the potential inferno.
Footage from the scene shows passengers gathered on the tarmac, some visibly shaken, while others swiftly descended the evacuation slide to safety.
The quick actions of the passengers and crew averted what could have been a catastrophic event.
The airport's security head, Iptu Wajedi, described the terrifying moments: 'When the exhaust gases hit for the first time, sometimes a fire breaks out.’
‘Seeing this, passengers were shocked and tried to escape from the fire. So everyone scattered from the plane in fear.'
‘We are trying to find the identity of the passenger who was the first to say that the plane was on fire.’
Thankfully, all passengers were able to get off the plane without serious injury.
However, the incident was not without its consequences. Four passengers sustained injuries amidst the chaos of the evacuation, a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise in such high-stress situations.
These injured travellers received treatment at the Health Quarantine Centre, ensuring that their physical wounds were attended to promptly.
The aftermath of the incident saw the cancellation of flight IL237 and delays to other flights as the airport grappled with the unexpected emergency.
The focus now turns to the investigation, with authorities and the National Transportation Safety Committee working to uncover the cause of the fire and the identity of the passenger who first raised the alarm.
Airport spokesperson Surya Eka confirmed the cancellation of the flight due to the emergency door being opened and the ensuing evacuation.
‘Four passengers were injured due to the pushing and shoving to get off the plane,’ he said.
'The incident caused the plane, which was supposed to carry 121 passengers to Wamena, to not take off.'
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