The story of the rescue of the Smart Air pilot who crashed in North Kalimantan
The Smart Air plane that was lost has been found. The pilot survived, but the plane's engineer died.
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A joint team is coordinating the search for the pilot and aircraft technician of Smart Air who lost contact in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan, on Saturday (9/3/2024).
The Smart Air plane that lost contact in Nunukan, North Kalimantan, has been found. The pilot survived, but the plane's engineer died. The National Transportation Safety Committee is investigating the cause of the accident
Two helicopters and a Boeing 737 200 aircraft belonging to the Indonesian Air Force took off from Tarakan City in North Kalimantan on Sunday (10/3/2024). They were dispatched to three search points to locate a pilot and technician from PT Smart Aviation or Smart Air.
A Pilatus aircraft lost contact shortly after taking off from Juwata Tarakan Airport at 09:25 on Friday, March 8, 2024. The plane was supposed to land in Binuang, Nunukan Regency, carrying a cargo load of 583 kilograms, one hour later. However, the aircraft did not land as expected and lost contact.
The joint search and rescue team from the TNI, Basarnas Tarakan, and the police have not found the crash point of the plane on March 8 and March 9. This is because the plane is thought to have crashed in dense forest before arriving in Binuang.
During the search that week, one helicopter managed to locate the site of the plane crash. The joint team then landed on the site from the helicopter using a rope.
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The atmosphere of the rescue of the Smart Air pilot who lost contact in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan, on Sunday (10/3/2024).
From the joint team video received by Kompas, the Smart Air pilot was sitting among the wreckage of the destroyed plane. The medical team immediately treated the head wound of M Yusuf (29), Smart Air pilot. Yusuf was heard crying. A moment later, one of the evacuation team put food into Yusuf's mouth.
The smoke from the fire billowed into the air, allowing the evacuation team to see the signs. According to Syahril, both victims were transported by being pulled up with a rope to the helicopter.
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"On that Sunday, around 5:30 pm Wita, the pilot and aircraft technician were evacuated to the dr. H Jusuf SK Tarakan General Regional Hospital. The pilot received immediate medical treatment," said Syahril, contacted from Balikpapan on Tuesday (12/3/2024)."
The Head of Medical Services of the Regional Public Hospital Dr. H Jusuf SK, Ronald, stated that Yusuf's condition continues to improve. Having previously been treated in the ICU, Yusuf has now been transferred to a regular patient room.
From the X-ray results, Yusuf did not experience any broken bones. However, the doctor found a small bleeding in Yusuf's head. The medical team also discovered an open wound on the patient's head, therefore surgery is needed.
"So that the patient does not experience an infection from the wound. The patient's condition is stable and has been moved to the care room. The patient also did not use any breathing aids," said Ronald.
A joint team is on alert in the search for the pilot and aircraft technician of Smart Air who lost contact in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan, on Saturday (9/3/2024).
General Marketing Smart Cakrawala Aviation's Sonia Erlyn ensures that all pilot maintenance costs are fully covered by the company. Meanwhile, the body of Deni S has been returned to his hometown in West Java. Sonia Erlyn stated that the victim was sent back home after all administrative processes at the hospital and police were completed.
"During the journey from Tarakan, our representatives accompanied the remains all the way to the mourning house in Pangandaran. We express our deepest condolences as we communicated with the bereaved family," said Sonia.
Yusuf's condition continues to improve. In the past, he was treated in the ICU, but he has now been moved to a regular room for further care.
Investigation
The black box or API Box has been found by the search and rescue team from the Basarnas Tarakan office. Additionally, the ELT or emergency signal transmitter located in the aircraft can also be brought by the evacuation team. Both tools were then handed over to the members of the KNKT.
Airfield Commander of Anang Busra Tarakan Colonel (Pnb) Bambang Sudewo stated that both tools will be investigated by KNKT. From there, data can be obtained from the plane taking off until it lost contact.
"This data is important for KNKT to investigate. The goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again in the future, especially for Pilatus type aircraft," said Bambang.
