Garuda Indonesia Flight 421, Aviation accident in Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia Flight 421 was a scheduled flight that faced a river ditching.
The incident occurred on January 16, 2002, during a heavy thunderstorm.
Highlighted the importance of pilot training and emergency preparedness.
Enhanced safety protocols were established following the accident.
Notably only one fatality resulted from the accident.
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