Helicopter crash on Indonesia's Borneo island kills 8

Summary

A helicopter crashed on Borneo Island in Indonesia, killing all eight people on board, including one Malaysian. The aircraft lost contact shortly after takeoff and was found in a dense forest.

Key Points
  • A helicopter crashed on Borneo Island, Indonesia, killing all eight on board.
  • The helicopter lost contact five minutes after takeoff from Melawi district, West Kalimantan.
  • The wreckage and bodies were found in the dense forests of Sekadau district.
  • One of the victims was a Malaysian national.
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