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Eight killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia - Al Bawaba
Published April 16th, 2026 - 03:50 GMT Highlights Search and rescue teams from Basarnas, supported by police, military personnel, and local volunteers, immediately launched an operation. ALBAWABA- All eight people on board a helicopter were confirmed dead after the aircraft crashed in a remote forested area of West Kalimantan in Indonesia on Thursday, authorities said.The Airbus H130 T2 helicopter, registered PK-CFX and operated by PT Matthew Air Nusantara, disappeared shortly after takeoff before crashing in dense forest in Nanga Taman District, Sekadau Regency.Officials said the aircraft departed at approximately 07:34 local time from a plantation helipad in Melawi Regency and was en route to Kubu Raya near Pontianak when contact was lost at around 08:39. Its last known position was near Desa Tapang Tingang.Search and rescue teams from Basarnas, supported by police, military personnel, and local volunteers, immediately launched an operation. Aerial reconnaissance later located wreckage deep in the forest, including parts of the helicopter’s tail section.All 8 people on board the PK-CFX helicopter have just been confirmed dead at the crash site in Bukit Puntak, Sekadau, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.Due to darkness and difficult terrain, rescue teams will begin the evacuation process tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/b2z8qh7k2n— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) April 16, 2026 Ground teams reached the crash site after navigating difficult terrain and confirmed that all eight occupants had died at the scene. The victims included two crew members, the pilot and co-pilot, and six male passengers linked to plantation operations in the region.Authorities said the cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Investigators from Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee are expected to examine the wreckage, flight data, and weather conditions as part of the inquiry.Mohammad Syafii, head of Basarnas, confirmed the recovery of all victims and extended condolences to the families, as evacuation efforts continued late into Thursday. © 2000 - 2026 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) LatestPopular Loading content ... Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content
8 dead in Indonesia helicopter crash, say rescuers
This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) shows rescuers preparing for search and rescue operations in Sekadau regency in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. Rescuers said Thursday that eight people on board a missing helicopter were confirmed dead. Debris from the helicopter was found in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province earlier that day. (Basarnas/Handout via Xinhua)JAKARTA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers said Thursday that eight people on board a missing helicopter were confirmed dead. Debris from the helicopter was found in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province earlier that day.Rescuer official Lieutenant Colonel Nurrachman Gindha Dradhizya said part of the victims had been found at the crash site. "Four bodies have been successfully evacuated and placed in body bags, while three others remain inside the helicopter wreckage," he said on Thursday evening.According to the flight manifest, the helicopter carried eight people. The body of the last victim is still being searched for as of now. However, the evacuation could not be continued due to dark conditions. The team decided to temporarily suspend the operation and will resume it on Friday morning."We will continue tomorrow morning, including efforts to cut through the helicopter wreckage to retrieve the bodies still inside," Dradhizya added. ■This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) shows debris of a helicopter which crashed in Sekadau regency in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. Rescuers said Thursday that eight people on board a missing helicopter were confirmed dead. Debris from the helicopter was found in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province earlier that day. (Basarnas/Handout via Xinhua)
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