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Sriwijaya Air Flight 182

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 was a domestic flight in Indonesia that crashed into the Java Sea on January 9, 2021, shortly after takeoff from Jakarta. The Boeing 737-500 went down due to a combination of technical issues and possible human error, leading to the loss of all 62 people onboard. The crash was attributed to problems with the aircraft's autopilot and alert systems, which were complicated by insufficient crew training. The accident highlighted the importance of rigorous maintenance and crew preparedness to ensure flight safety.