, the volcano eruption is about 800km from Malaysia. Some might ask, why did a disaster in North Sulawesi in Indonesia disrupt air travel to Sabah and Sarawak?Mount Ruang Volcano Eruption in North Sulawesi. Source: Google Maps), Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano located at N0218 E12522 near Manado in North Sulawesi province in Indonesia. The recent incident first erupted at 9:45pm on Tuesday, 16th April 2024 and followed by four times more throughout Wednesday, 17th April 2024.
As mentioned by CAAM in their Safety Information, Volcanic ash clouds can cause severe damage to aircraft engines and aircraft systems which could then lead to potential engine failure, reduced visibility and damage to critical components. It added that volcanic ash can also interfere with aircraft avionics, posing a serious threat to flight safety.
The aviation regulator also provided a list of recommendations which include all air operators to closely monitor meteorological updates, volcanic ash advisories and Notice to Airmen issued by relevant authorities. It also reminded pilots to exercise vigilance and adhere strictly to established procedures and guidelines for avoiding volcanic ash encounters, including diverting flight paths, emergency response plans, altering altitudes and maintaining communication with air traffic control.
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