President wants review of aircraft after series of crashes
Indonesian President Joko Widodo called for a review of military equipment in light of the series of disasters.
Cargo plane crashes in Indonesia
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"Following several plane crashes, we should conduct a total audit and modernize the (old) planes," Jokowi said Tuesday, according to Indonesia's national news agency, Antara.
Authorities are still investigating what caused the disaster. Air Marshal Agus Supriatna, the commander of the Indonesian Air Force, said Wednesday that officials suspect engine trouble might have been to blame.
Lockheed has been making the C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop plane known for its durability, since the 1950s.