Indonesian Air Force Reveals Cause of Sukhoi Jet Runway Skid
The Indonesian Air Force has explained what caused a Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 fighter jet to skid during a post-overhaul test flight.
On Monday, August 24, 2026, a Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 fighter jet lost control and skidded off the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin Air Base in Makassar, South Sulawesi. The incident occurred during a test flight that followed major maintenance work on the Russian-made aircraft. According to the Head of the Indonesian Air Force's Information Service, First Marshal I Nyoman Suadnyana, the jet was conducting simulated takeoff checks along the tarmac when a technical failure in the braking system caused it to overrun the safe operational area.
The malfunctioning braking system failed to function optimally, resulting in the aircraft sliding 30 meters past the end of the runway. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and all crew members on board were accounted for and reported safe. Air Force ground personnel immediately towed the fighter jet back to the hangar for further inspection, with plans to prepare the aircraft for its next test flight.
Footage of the incident, captured by residents, quickly went viral on social media, showing the Sukhoi jet skidding off the western edge of Runway 13 before coming to a stop near the air base's perimeter fence.
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