Survivors recall Java jet crash horror

Tjames · 01-17-2002, 11:54 AM

From CNN.COM

One dead, several injured
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CNN.com Asia

A flight attendant was killed in the accident.

Police said she was thrown from the plane through a door that burst open as the aircraft hit the water.

Her body was found one kilometer (0.6 mile) downstream from the wreckage.

Seven other people on board were seriously injured.

The plane had been on a flight from the tourist island of Lombok to the city of Yogyakarta, about 25 kilometers (14 miles) west of the crash site.

There were six non-Indonesians on board, including a Norwegian, two Italians, a Dutch national, an Australian and a Thai. None was seriously injured.

The plane was sitting sideways across the river on the outskirts of Serenan village, which is home to about 2,000 people.

Its engines were torn off, but the fuselage appeared to be undamaged except for minor scratches and dents.

'Miraculous'

Passengers say the plane swayed violently during its descent
Investigators on Thursday were searching through the Boeing. They said the plane's black boxes would have to be analyzed before the causes of the accident can be determined.

Another passenger, Kurniata, described as "miraculous" the actions of the pilot, who managed to land the plane on the river, avoiding nearby villages.

"I give a big thumbs up to the pilot and the crew," said Kurniata, who like many Indonesians, uses one name.

Donny Supranra, another passenger, said the pilot told the passengers to brace themselves for an emergency landing moments before it went down.

"The pilot did not tell us we were going to land on a river. But it was such a good decision and the landing was so smooth," he said.

"But at least for the next few days, I'm taking the bus."

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01-17-2002, 01:44 PM

what kind of plane??

ZX1100F1 · 01-17-2002, 02:22 PM

733 or 5
Can't tell, (the engines were ripped off)

No, wait.........it's a frontal shot. ya that's it.
One over-wing exit so no -400.

Hold the door!!!!!! It's a 737-300 for sure! Ya ya ya ya a -300

Travelin' Man · 01-17-2002, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the field report Dave.

ZX1100F1 · 01-17-2002, 08:10 PM

Anytime partner!

I actually didn't want to mention what I first thought the Garuda to be. (A Bayliner)

Travelin' Man · 01-17-2002, 08:12 PM

So Dave are you out there in Java doing some missionary work this week?

ZX1100F1 · 01-17-2002, 09:25 PM

Yep, but some snake charmer stole my bike so I've been riding the handle-bars of my companion's. (I sure am glad they tought us the fine art of bicycle pumping at BYU)

01-17-2002, 11:54 AM	#1
Tjames Collector Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 80	Survivors recall Java jet crash horror From CNN.COM One dead, several injured Provided by CountryWatch.com CNN.com Asia A flight attendant was killed in the accident. Police said she was thrown from the plane through a door that burst open as the aircraft hit the water. Her body was found one kilometer (0.6 mile) downstream from the wreckage. Seven other people on board were seriously injured. The plane had been on a flight from the tourist island of Lombok to the city of Yogyakarta, about 25 kilometers (14 miles) west of the crash site. There were six non-Indonesians on board, including a Norwegian, two Italians, a Dutch national, an Australian and a Thai. None was seriously injured. The plane was sitting sideways across the river on the outskirts of Serenan village, which is home to about 2,000 people. Its engines were torn off, but the fuselage appeared to be undamaged except for minor scratches and dents. 'Miraculous' Passengers say the plane swayed violently during its descent Investigators on Thursday were searching through the Boeing. They said the plane's black boxes would have to be analyzed before the causes of the accident can be determined. Another passenger, Kurniata, described as "miraculous" the actions of the pilot, who managed to land the plane on the river, avoiding nearby villages. "I give a big thumbs up to the pilot and the crew," said Kurniata, who like many Indonesians, uses one name. Donny Supranra, another passenger, said the pilot told the passengers to brace themselves for an emergency landing moments before it went down. "The pilot did not tell us we were going to land on a river. But it was such a good decision and the landing was so smooth," he said. "But at least for the next few days, I'm taking the bus." Copyright 2002 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

01-17-2002, 02:22 PM	#3
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	733 or 5 Can't tell, (the engines were ripped off) No, wait.........it's a frontal shot. ya that's it. One over-wing exit so no -400. Hold the door!!!!!! It's a 737-300 for sure! Ya ya ya ya a -300 Last edited by ZX1100F1; 01-17-2002 at 02:55 PM.

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01-17-2002, 01:44 PM	#2
crownvic Guest Posts: n/a	what kind of plane??

01-17-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	Thanks for the field report Dave.

01-17-2002, 08:10 PM	#5
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	Anytime partner! I actually didn't want to mention what I first thought the Garuda to be. (A Bayliner)

01-17-2002, 08:12 PM	#6
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	So Dave are you out there in Java doing some missionary work this week?

01-17-2002, 09:25 PM	#7
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	Yep, but some snake charmer stole my bike so I've been riding the handle-bars of my companion's. (I sure am glad they tought us the fine art of bicycle pumping at BYU)