Firefighting helicopter crashes in Indonesia killing crew member

Published date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:15:12 +0700

An Indonesian Army helicopter crashed into a body of water during a firefighting mission in Central Kalimantan, leaving one crew member dead.

Footage from November 4 shows part of the submerged helicopter wreckage protruding above the water near Sungai Perlu village in Seruyan Regency.

	Kuala Pembuang, Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
	04/11/2026
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	Duration: 01:36
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	Rating: News safe
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