Kadispenau Confirms Marsma TNI Fajar Adriyanto Died In The Incident Of The Crash Of A Training Plane

Trainer who falls in Bogor/ Photo: ANTARAq

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Air Force confirmed that one of its best sons, TNI First Marshal (Marsma) Fajar Adriyanto, died in the incident of a civilian training plane belonging to the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation (FASI) with registration number PK-S126 in Ciampea, Bogor Regency, Sunday.

Head of the Indonesian Air Force Information Service (Kadispenau) Marsma TNI I Nyoman Suadnyana when contacted in Jakarta, Sunday, explained that the body of the late Marsma Fajar is currently at the Atang Sendjaja Air Base for the relocation procession, while the location of the crash has been secured with a safety line by the authorities.

"The Indonesian Air Force mourns the former crash of the Microlight Fixedwing Quicksilver GT500 civilian aircraft with the PK-S126 register belonging to the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation (FASI)," said Kadispenau.

Marsma Nyoman said the plane flown by the late Marsma Fajar took off from the Atang Sendjaja Indonesian Air Force Base (Lanud), Bogor, on Sunday at 09.08 WIB.

Marsma Fajar flew the FASI training aircraft in the context of a training mission for the promotion of aerospace sports flight, which is part of coaching and maintaining capabilities.

"At around 09.19 WIB, the plane lost contact, and was found falling around the Astana TPU. The two crew members were immediately evacuated to Dr. M Hassan Toto Hospital, but Marsma TNI Fajar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital," said Kadispenau Marsma Nyoman, who came directly to the hospital.

Kadispenau then conveyed that the flight provision exercise was a routine training for the development of the capabilities of FASI personnel, which is the holding force for national aerospace sports assisted by the Indonesian Air Force.

"The exercise was carried out in the capacity of Marsma TNI Fajar as a pilot, and Mr. Roni as a co-pilot. The flight was equipped with a flight permit (SIT) Number SIT/1484/VIII/2025 issued by Atang Sendjaja Air Base. The aircraft was declared airworthy, and was the second sort on that day," said Marsma Nyoman.

Marsma TNI Fajar Adriyanto graduated from the 1992 Air Force Academy (AU) and F-16 fighter pilot with the call sign Red Wolf. Throughout his career, Marsma Fajar had held various strategic positions, including the Commander of Air Squadron 3, Danlanud Manuhua, Head of the Indonesian Air Force Information Service, Kapuspotdirga, Aspotdirga Kaskoopsudnas, and finally Kapoksahli Kodiklatu.

The late Marsma Fajar is known as a highly dedicated figure and was one of the important figures in the history of the Indonesian Air Force, including his involvement in the mission to intercept the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft of the United States Navy in the skies of Bawean, East Java, in 2003. The flight mission bearing the Falcon Flight call sign also involved the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Marshal TNI Mohamad Tonny Harjono, who at that time was the captain.

"The Indonesian Air Force expresses its deep condolences for this incident. His enthusiasm, exemplary, and dedication will always be an inspiration to the next generation in protecting the Indonesian skies," said Kadispenau Marsma Nyoman.