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Indonesian firefighting helicopter crashes, killing one crew member

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A helicopter engaged in firefighting efforts crashed into a river in Indonesia's South Kalimantan province, resulting in the death of one crew member. The incident occurred on Sunday as the aircraft was collecting water for a drop. Two Australian pilots aboard the helicopter survived the crash and are reported to be safe. This marks the second such incident involving a firefighting aircraft in the region within days. AI

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Indonesian firefighting helicopter crashes, killing one crew member

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Indonesian firefighting helicopter crash in Borneo kills 1

    A crew member of a helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires was killed on Sunday when the aircraft crashed into a river as it scooped up water for an airborne drop, a local disaster agency said. The crash in Borneo Island’s South Kalimantan province was the second in days involvi…

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