Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Into Barito River In Indonesia

A helicopter involved in firefighting operations crashed into the Barito River while collecting water to combat forest fires in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.

The Airbus Helicopters H225, reportedly operated by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), was carrying two crew members, who were initially reported to have been rescued from the aircraft with the help of local residents.

The helicopter was identified as an Airbus H225 (Eurocopter EC225LP Super Puma II+) registered as VH-HGM. While initial reports stated that all three crew members had survived, updated information confirmed that both pilots were rescued alive, while Indonesian crew member Yayan Supyansuri lost his life.