Light-Sport Aircraft Crash in West Java Claims Former Air Force Spokesman
A light-sport aircraft crashed Sunday morning in Ciampea, West Java, resulting in the death of former Indonesian Air Force spokesman Fajar Adriyanto and seriously injuring his civilian co-pilot, Roni Ahmad, reports 24brussels.
The aircraft took off from Atang Sendjaja Airport in Bogor at 9:08 a.m., crashing less than an hour later, around 10:00 a.m., as confirmed by the Indonesian Air Force.
The plane was being operated by the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation. Adriyanto was pronounced dead at the scene, while Ahmad was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
I Nyoman Suadnyana, a spokesman for the Air Force, stated that the aircraft was considered airworthy prior to the flight. “The plane was in airworthy condition before departure,” he noted, adding that an investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.
Eyewitnesses reported a significant presence of local residents at the crash site, as authorities secured the area and initiated preliminary inquiries. As of now, investigators have yet to disclose whether mechanical or environmental factors contributed to the incident.
The crash underscores ongoing concerns regarding the safety protocols of light-sport aircraft operations in Indonesia. In light of several aviation incidents in the region, the government may need to review regulatory practices to enhance safety measures for civilian flights.
