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Indonesian Su-30MK2 Overruns Runway During Post-Overhaul Test at Sultan Hasanuddin

An Indonesian Air Force Su-30MK2 overran the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi during a post-overhaul test, reportedly after a braking-system failure. The military crew escaped injury, and the incident did not disrupt commercial flight operations at the airport.

Discovered 2026-08-24T01:51:10.638712-07:00 | 2026-08-24T01:51:10.638712-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The incident involves a military Su-30MK2 undergoing a post-overhaul test, putting braking-system performance and maintenance-release processes at the center of the investigation.
No crew members were injured and commercial operations were unaffected, limiting the immediate operational impact while leaving questions about fleet availability and post-maintenance verification.
The event adds to safety data relevant to operators and maintainers of legacy fighter fleets, particularly when aircraft return to service after major overhauls.

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