No Survivors in West Kalimantan Helicopter Crash
Sekadau, West Kalimantan. Indonesian search and rescue authorities on Friday confirmed that all eight people aboard an Airbus H130 helicopter that crashed in the remote interior of Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan, have died.
The aircraft went down on Thursday morning carrying six passengers, a pilot, and a co-pilot.
“All victims have been confirmed dead,” Sugiyanto, an official with Sekadau Police, said.
Rescue teams had reached the hilly crash site on Thursday night, but evacuation efforts were delayed due to steep terrain and limited visibility.
The helicopter, registered PK-CFX and operated by Matthew Air, was carrying pilot Marindra W, co-pilot Harun Arasyd, and six passengers whose identities have not yet been released.
According to authorities, the aircraft departed from Melawi regency at 7:34 a.m. local time and was reported missing after losing contact at 8:39 a.m.
The cause of the crash has not yet been announced.
Tags: Keywords:
as a preferred
The Latest
Prabowo Calls Meeting on Forest Fires as Haze Reaches Jakarta, Singapore
Prabowo summons senior officials to discuss forest fires as smoke reaches Jakarta and Malaysia pushes for regional action.
Jakarta Outranks Amsterdam in Global Public Transport Survey
Jakarta climbs two places to 15th in Time Out's 2026 public transport survey, with its governor citing better network integration.
MSCI Concerns, Tighter IDX Trading Rules Send Indonesian Stocks Down 5% by Midday
Indonesian stocks plunge 5% by midday as MSCI concerns weigh on sentiment and the IDX tightens its daily downside limit to 7%.
Jakarta Prepares 367 Health Facilities as Haze Reaches the Capital
Jakarta prepares 367 health facilities to treat potential haze-related illnesses after smoke from Sumatra and Kalimantan crosses the region.
Jakarta Expands Flood Prevention With New Water Storage Ponds
Jakarta opens two East Jakarta water storage ponds as it expands flood prevention efforts through reservoirs and river normalization.Most Popular
