JAKARTA - The Indonesian Air Force expressed deep sorrow for the death of Marsma TNI Fajar Adriyanto in the Quicksilver GT500 civil training plane crash, which crashed in Benteng Village, Ciampea District, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Sunday (3/8).
Head of the Indonesian Air Force Information Service, Marsma TNI I Nyoman Suadnyana, explained that the plane with registration number PK-S126 belonging to the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation (FASI) took off from Atang Sendjaja Air Base at 09.08 WIB.
"This exercise is part of the coaching and maintenance program of the capabilities of FASI personnel under the guidance of the Indonesian Air Force," said Suadnyana in a written statement.
However, just 11 minutes later, at 09.19 WIB to be exact, the plane lost contact and was finally found crashing around the Astana TPU, Ciampea. Marsma Fajar acted as a pilot, accompanied by Mr. Roni as co-pilot.
Both of them were immediately evacuated to the Air Force Hospital dr. M. Hassan Toto, but Marsma Fajar's life could not be saved and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
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The plane was previously declared airworthy and has obtained an official permit, with the number SIT/1484/VIII/2025. This flight is the second sortie to be carried out that day.
The Indonesian Air Force together with related officials have secured the location and evacuated the victims. Currently, Marsma Fajar's body is at Atang Sendjaja Air Base Hospital for further honorary processions.
Marsma TNI Fajar Adriyanto is an alumnus of AAU in 1992 and is known as an F-16 fighter pilot with a call sign "Red Wolf". Throughout his career, he served as Danlanud Manuhua, Kadispenau, Kapuspotdirga, to Kapoksahli Kodiklatu.
"On behalf of the big family of the Indonesian Air Force, we express our deepest condolences. His enthusiasm and dedication will be an inspiration for the next generation," concluded Suadnyana.
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