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Garuda Indonesia 737-800 Suffers Radome Damage

March 8, 2026

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Key Takeaways

A Garuda Indonesia 737-800 suffered severe radome damage.
The incident occurred on a domestic flight from Jakarta to Pekanbaru.
The damage was discovered during a post-flight inspection.
The cause of the damage remains unknown.

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Strategic Implications

This incident may indicate the importance of thorough post-flight inspections, as radome damage can go unnoticed by the flight crew. The lack of immediate detection suggests that such incidents could be more common than reported, which could have implications for aircraft maintenance and safety protocols.

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What Happened

Severe Damage Discovered After Domestic Flight In Indonesia

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Garuda Indonesia was found with significant damage to its radome after completing a domestic flight in Indonesia. The aircraft, registered PK-GFF, was operating flight GA176 from Jakarta to Pekanbaru when the damage occurred. Although the issue was not detected during the flight, visual checks after arrival revealed severe damage to the nose cone. The incident is currently under investigation, and the exact cause of the damage remains unknown. The aircraft was temporarily grounded for further inspection. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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