Dispenad: All Bell 412 Helicopter Crew Belonging To The Indonesian Army Selamat Meski Alami Luka Akibat Bentur

The Bell 412 helicopter belonging to the Indonesian Army, a helicopter that crashed in Rancabali, Ciwidey, Bandung Regency on Sunday afternoon, May 28, 2023. (Wikimedia Commons)

Head of the Army Information Service (Kadispenad), Brigadier General Hamim Tohari confirmed the Bell 412 helicopter accident belonging to the Indonesian Army.

"The incident occurred in Bayongbong Village, Patenggang Village, Rancabali District, Bandung Regency in order to support the 300 R/BJW Infantry Battalion training," said TNI Brigadier General Hamim Tohari when confirmed by VOI, Sunday, May 28.

The helicopter accident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, May 28 at around 13.30 WIB. As a result of the accident, the entire helicopter crew managed to survive.

"The entire helicopter crew survived, but suffered injuries. They have been evacuated to the hospital. Dustira, Cimahi for treatment and treatment," he said.

Meanwhile, the chronology of the accident is still under investigation by the Indonesian Army.

"Until now, the chronology of the incident is still under investigation," he said.

Previously, a plane reportedly crashed in a tea plantation area in Rancabali District, Bandung Regency, West Java, Sunday, May 28.

Bandung Police Chief Kombes Pol Kusworo Wibowo confirmed the news.

"That's right (there was a plane that crashed), the type is a helicopter," said Kusworo.