JAKARTA - A Bell 412 helicopter belonging to the Indonesian Army had an accident while being used to support the pre-task training of the Infantry Battalion 300/BJW in the Boyongbong Village area, Patenggang Village, Rancabali District, Bandung Regency, West Java, Sunday (28/5/2023).
The helicopter is estimated to have fallen at around 13.30 WIB, until it caught fire. However, there were no casualties, either from TNI AD soldiers who carried out exercises, or from the surrounding community.
The five helicopter crew, all of whom survived, and were only injured by the collision. Currently, all helicopter crews have been evacuated to Dustira Hospital, Cimahi, for medical treatment.
The helicopter belonging to the Indonesian Army is operated by the Army Aviation Center (Puspenerbad) in pre-task training, both in air mobilization and logistical support.
The chronology and cause of the crash of the helicopter is still under investigation by the authorities, and the Indonesian Army has sent an investigation team to handle the helicopter accident case.
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