April 23, 2024: Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew on board.
Reportedly, the accident occurred when the helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy's 90th anniversary celebration next month.
Seven crew members were aboard the AW139 maritime operation helicopter. That aircraft is produced by AgustaWestland, which is a subsidiary of the Italian defence contractor Leonardo. Three other crew members were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.
According to some sources, the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.
The navy officials informed that all the victims were confirmed dead on site and the remains have been sent to the hospital.
The navy said it will launch an investigation to determine the main reason behind the accident.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
The AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool
April 23, 2024: Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew on board.
Reportedly, the accident occurred when the helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy's 90th anniversary celebration next month.
Seven crew members were aboard the AW139 maritime operation helicopter. That aircraft is produced by AgustaWestland, which is a subsidiary of the Italian defence contractor Leonardo. Three other crew members were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.
According to some sources, the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.
The navy officials informed that all the victims were confirmed dead on site and the remains have been sent to the hospital.
The navy said it will launch an investigation to determine the main reason behind the accident.