United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Batik Air plane makes emergency landing after pilot passes out
A Batik Air aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara after the senior pilot fell ill and fainted in the cockpit.
According to the airline’s corporate communication strategic officer Danang Mandala Prihantoro, flight ID 6548 had 155 people on board but was landed safely bt the co-pilot.
Pilot Djarot Hermanto complained of a headache and fatigue and received first aid from crew members.
"The co-pilot immediately took command and informed the airport that the aircraft would perform an emergency landing. The crew followed standard operating procedures," Danang told The Jakarta Post.
"The cause of the pilot passing out is yet to be verified, we are still waiting for further examinations," said Barata Singgih Riwahono, Kupang Airport GM.
The Airbus jet was flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
The airline said crew members underwent a preflight check and all were deemed physically fit.
The National Transportation Safety Committee is investigating.
Batik Air is a member of Indonesia’s largest commercial aviation company Lion Air Group.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’