Passenger Recounts Terrifying Near-Skid Incident on Batik Air Flight to Jakarta

A passenger aboard a Batik Air flight to Jakarta has recounted a terrifying experience involving severe turbulence and a near-skid incident during landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared her ordeal in a video, describing how the plane experienced extreme shaking and a sudden drop, leading to widespread panic among those on board. "We were all screaming and holding hands," she stated, visibly emotional. "I thought I was going to die. All I could think about was my baby, and my wish to breastfeed for two years." The incident occurred as the plane was approaching its destination, with the captain having previously announced challenging weather conditions. Despite being a frequent traveler, the passenger described this as her most traumatic flight experience. News reports have corroborated an incident involving a Batik Air plane at Soekarno-Hatta Airport around the same time, citing strong winds as a contributing factor to a near-skid on the runway.

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