The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 03/23/2009 11:49 AM
Sriwijaya Air flight SJ309 made an emergency landing at Batam's Hang Nadim airport Monday morning after reporting engine problems, tempointeraktif. com reported.
The Jakarta-bound plane was carrying 116 passengers, including one child and six aircrew, when it left Tanjungpinang.
"We heard a big bang coming from the left engine of the plane. All passengers panicked and started praying," passenger Dian Nusa said.
Head of Hang Nadim's Aviation Safety Elfi Amir confirmed that the Sriwijaya plane had experienced trouble in its left engine, but the source was yet to be determined.
"What's certain is that the plane was in good condition when it left Tanjungpinang. The plane is currently grounded until it receives certification from the air transport department.
A Hang Nadim field officer said the airport received news of the engine trouble from Singapore's Air Traffic Controller.
Upon receiving the news, airport officials proceeded in guiding the plane as it made an emergency landing. (amr)
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