JAKARTA, Aug 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – A light-sport aircraft, crashed in Bogor, West Java province, yesterday, killing one person and seriously injuring another, according to a spokesman for the Indonesian Air Force.
The aircraft, operated by the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation, went down in Ciampea area, at around 10:00 a.m. local time, shortly after taking off from Atang Sendjaja Airport in Bogor, at approximately 9:08 a.m.
It was piloted by former Indonesian Air Force spokesman, Fajar Adriyanto, with civilian Roni Ahmad serving as co-pilot. Adriyanto died in the crash, while Ahmad sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to a nearby hospital.
Indonesian Air Force spokesman, I Nyoman Suadnyana, said, the plane was in airworthy condition before departure, adding that, authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.– NNN-ANTARA
