An Indonesian official said the plane and pilots have been grounded while the crash is investigated.
"The aircraft nudged the pole while travelling to the runway," said Pramintohadi Sukarno of the Ministry of Transportation.
"We have instructed Kabandara to ensure that airlines fulfil their obligations in accordance with the provisions by providing compensation for late flights to passengers."
Caught on camera: The Boeing 737-900 plane hit the metal pole while approaching the Fatmawati airport runway. Photo / Facebook.com
Lion Air has apologised to customers, saying: "The Boeing 737-900ER registered PK-LGY which was due to take off at 18.20 from Bengkulu, the departure was cancelled.
"When the plane was moving towards the runway, the wingtips knocked over the airport's parking lot pole, which broke.
"The aircraft was controlled by a pilot with guidance and instructions as well as signs given by Aircraft Movement Control (AMC) officers.
"The AMC officer is a person from the airport management and is being examined by the relevant party.
"JT-633 flights carry seven flight crew and 143 passengers. They have departed using a different aircraft registration PK-LHM.
The incident comes on the same day Lion Air colleagues were commemorating the victims of flight JT 610, from monday last week. Photo / Ulet Ifansasti, Getty Images
"The aircraft took off at 22.48 West Indonesia Time from Bengkulu and landed at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 23:50."
The Lion Air jet in the fatal crash crashed just minutes after take-off from Jakarta on Monday, October 29, killing all 189 people on board.
Indonesia's search and rescue agency on Wednesday extended the search effort for a second time, saying it will continue until Sunday.
Body parts are still being recovered and searchers continue to hunt for the cockpit voice recorder.
