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Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

A row of exit seats on a Batik Air Boeing 737 collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind; no injuries were reported and a passenger narrowly avoided harm. Authorities have opened an investigation amid concerns about maintenance and safety standards at the Lion Air–owned carrier.

Discovered 2026-02-23T09:00:26.012738-08:00 | 2026-02-23T09:00:26.012738-08:00

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The failure occurred during takeoff — a critical flight phase — with seats collapsing into the cabin and a passenger narrowly escaping injury; investigators are now examining whether maintenance or equipment issues were causal. See a recent similar cockpit/seat movement incident for context [source:3ddc13ed-ad18-4a16-83b8-c033776a7cb9].
The event amplifies scrutiny of Batik Air (Lion Air group) safety practices and arrives against a backdrop of heightened industry concern after multiple high‑fatality accidents in 2025 [source:abcefb46-605d-49d1-aea4-967ae7697a7d]. Investigators’ findings could have regulatory and operational implications.

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