At least ten lives were lost when two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters collided during a training exercise on Monday, April 22.
According to the BBC, one helicopter’s rotor struck the other, causing both aircraft to crash in the coastal town of Lumut, home to a naval base.
The incident was captured on video and circulated on local media. The footage shows the helicopters colliding before falling to the ground.
“All victims were confirmed dead on the scene and their remains have been sent to the Military Hospital for identification,” the Royal Malaysian Navy said in a statement.
One of the helicopters, a HOM M503-3 carrying seven people, crashed onto a running track. The other, a Fennec M502-6 with three people on board, crashed into a nearby swimming pool.
The cause of the collision is under investigation. CONTINUE READING
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