Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 (Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 152) was also in the area at the time. Earlier in the day, another Flight 152, Merpati Nusantara Airlines Flight 152, was handled by the same air traffic controller. This led to the controller mistakenly saying "Merpati one five two turn left heading 240 to intercept runway zero five from the right side"; as the wrong call sign was used, the Garuda pilots disregarded these instructions. The controller, on not receiving a response, queried the pilots on if they heard the instructions; this time the correct call sign "Indonesia 152" was used. The controller then repeated
National emblem of Indonesia and 5 cotton buds. These represent the fifth "Pancasila" principle, the principle of "Social Justice for the Entire People of Indonesia". The rice and cotton represent sustenance and livelihood. The "Garuda Pancasila" song was composed by Sudharnoto as a patriotic song to commemorate the Indonesian struggle. "Garuda Pancasila "Akulah pendukungmu "Patriot proklamasi "Sedia berkorban untukmu "O, Garuda Pancasila "I am your supporter "A patriot of Proclamation "I am willing to sacrifice myself for you "O, Garuda Pancasila "A soldier for you, I am "A vanguard of Proclamation, I stand "I place my life and fortune in your hands National emblem