There is news of a helicopter crash in Indonesia. The helicopter had lost radar contact 24 hours ago. 8 people have died in the helicopter crash. A video has emerged from the incident site, in which the helicopter has been blown up. This helicopter has crashed in the forest. The government has started relief and rescue work.

According to local media, the helicopter was flying between palm oil plantations on the island of Borneo. During this time an accident happened. The search for the helicopter was started after radar contact was lost.

According to the data released by the government, the helicopter has been identified as Airbus H130. This helicopter was owned by PT Mathew Air Nusantara. The police did not tell where this helicopter was going.

Every now and then people find HELIKOPTER PK-CFX After the lost contact is finally reported, the helicopter PK-CFX route Sintang – Pontianak is finally found exactly on the hill point area Tapang Belantik village Tapang Tingang district Nanga Park Kab Sekadau. pic.twitter.com/Bd4VZ2ZE8s

— DARA GADIS BORNEO (@Dara_Cega) April 16, 2026

How did the helicopter crash?

According to CNN Indonesia, the helicopter took 45 minutes to take off. When he was ready to fly, he had a complaint, but despite this the pilots flew him into the air. After 5 minutes the helicopter lost contact with the radar. After this the helicopter crashed.

According to Inspector Zainal Abedin of the Criminal Investigation Unit of Sekadau Police, the area where the helicopter crashed is a hilly area. Relief and rescue work is also difficult here. Despite this we have identified 8 dead bodies. 7 people are residents of Indonesia. One person who died has been identified as a Malaysian citizen.