Hey everyone,
We have been speculating on whether the flaps were at 30 or 15 when the plane crashed. Just take a look at these pics:
First, the crashed Garuda jet. Take a close look at the pylon between the inboard and outboard flap sections, and the amount of droop that is visible.
http://www2.indoflyer.net/botak/montage2.jpg
Then, look at this photo, of a 737 in flight with flaps 30:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0194314/M/
The pylon between the inboard and outboard flap section looks the same to me....
Then, take a look at this photo! It is of a 737 just after it landed WITH FLAPS 15, probably because of the Airworthiness Directive that was active at the time, forcing operators to land with flaps 15 (2005).
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0937376/M/
Now THAT is flaps 15. Look at the amount of pylon visible....
So in my opinion, the Garuda guys landed with flaps 30. But still, it appears to me to have been a rushed approach...