Indonesian rescuers find helicopter crash site on Borneo and recover 1 body so far
Rescuers found the crash site after three days, recovering one body with seven still missing amid difficult weather conditions, officials said.
- On Wednesday, a rescue team reached the Borneo helicopter crash site and recovered one body about 100 meters from the wreckage.
- On Monday the aircraft lost contact eight minutes after departure; the Airbus BK117 D-3 owned by Eastindo Air vanished after leaving Kotabaru district, prompting three days of searching.
- Search teams reported the aircraft appeared burnt and may still contain victims, with initial observations indicating dismantling is needed; the operation used five helicopters amid darkness and worsening weather.
- Ground teams were redirected to the site to assist recovery efforts as seven people remain unaccounted for, with more than 200 personnel combing a 27-square-kilometer area in Mantewe, Tanahbumbu district.
- Three foreign nationals were among the eight people on board, while bad weather hampered the search.
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Indonesian relief recovered the calcined remains of a helicopter that had disappeared on the island of Borneo with eight people on board.
Tragedy in Borneo: Search for Helicopter Crash Survivors Intensifies
A helicopter crashed in Borneo's forests, resulting in one confirmed death and seven missing. The Airbus BK117 D-3, owned by Eastindo Air, lost contact shortly after departure. The challenging search, involving over 200 personnel, is hindered by bad weather and difficult terrain.

Indonesian rescuers find helicopter crash site on Borneo and recover 1 body so far
Indonesian authorities say a rescue team has reached the site of a helicopter crash on Borneo and recovered one body. Seven people remain unaccounted for.
Indonesian Rescuers Find Helicopter Crash site on Borneo and ...
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