08.11.2026 21:11
An H225 Super Puma firefighting helicopter flying as part of efforts to extinguish forest fires in Indonesia's South Kalimantan province crashed into the Barito River. One person died in the accident, and two people were rescued.
One person died and two survived after a firefighting helicopter crashed into a river in South Kalimantan province, Indonesia.
1 PERSON ON THE HELICOPTER DIED
According to a report by the Antara news agency, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) made a statement regarding the incident that occurred in the Barito Kuala region of South Kalimantan.
In the statement, it was noted that the "H225 Super Puma" type firefighting helicopter, which was flying as part of forest fire extinguishing efforts, crashed into the Barito River in the region, and that 1 person died and 2 people survived in the accident. Authorities reported that an investigation into the accident has been launched.