Watch: Boeing 737 Skids On Rough Landing In Indonesia, Avoids Crash
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In a dramatic moment caught on camera, a Batik Air Boeing 737 narrowly dodged disaster during a turbulent landing at Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Battling fierce winds and pouring rain, the aircraft wobbled dangerously, skidded off the runway—and then, miraculously, came to a halt without major damage.
A video of the incident is now going viral, with users applauding the pilot’s composure under pressure. One person on X noted, “Battling relentless heavy rain and fierce winds, the pilot regained control at the last moment, steering the plane to safety on the runway and preventing catastrophe.”
But this near miss comes amid far graver concerns surrounding Boeing aircraft—especially after the horrifying Air India crash just weeks ago.
Only one person miraculously survived.
The crash left the country in mourning, and serious questions were raised about Boeing’s safety standards.
According to officials, on June 25, the AAIB successfully downloaded the flight data from the black boxes at their lab in New Delhi. A 'golden chassis'—an identical black box model—was used to ensure accurate data extraction.
The investigation team includes members from the Indian Air Force, HAL, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), aviation medicine experts, and Air Traffic Control. Boeing and GE representatives are also in Delhi, supporting the technical analysis.
As investigations unfold and more data emerges, Boeing is once again at the centre of a global conversation—this time, not about innovation, but about accountability.
A video of the incident is now going viral, with users applauding the pilot’s composure under pressure. One person on X noted, “Battling relentless heavy rain and fierce winds, the pilot regained control at the last moment, steering the plane to safety on the runway and preventing catastrophe.”
But this near miss comes amid far graver concerns surrounding Boeing aircraft—especially after the horrifying Air India crash just weeks ago.
A Night of Tragedy in Ahmedabad
On June 12, Air India flight AI-171—a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft plummeted into a hostel building on the BJ Medical College campus, killing 241 of the 242 people onboard. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.Only one person miraculously survived.
The crash left the country in mourning, and serious questions were raised about Boeing’s safety standards.
Inside the Crash Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is currently leading an intensive probe into the Air India crash. Two black boxes were recovered—one from a rooftop on June 13, the other from the debris on June 16.According to officials, on June 25, the AAIB successfully downloaded the flight data from the black boxes at their lab in New Delhi. A 'golden chassis'—an identical black box model—was used to ensure accurate data extraction.
The investigation team includes members from the Indian Air Force, HAL, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), aviation medicine experts, and Air Traffic Control. Boeing and GE representatives are also in Delhi, supporting the technical analysis.
Victim Identification Complete
On the humanitarian front, Civil Hospital officials confirmed that 260 bodies had been handed over to grieving families. Of those, 254 were identified through DNA, and six via facial recognition.A Shadow Over Boeing
These incidents, occurring so close together, have cast a long shadow over Boeing’s reputation. While the Batik Air pilot’s skill saved lives in Indonesia, the Air India tragedy remains a stark reminder of what’s at stake when technology fails—or when oversight lapses.As investigations unfold and more data emerges, Boeing is once again at the centre of a global conversation—this time, not about innovation, but about accountability.
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