Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard. The incident occurred during a flypast rehearsal for the navy fleet’s open day celebrations in May. Both helicopters, a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139, crashed after colliding in mid-air. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash.
During a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) parade in Lumut, northern Perak, on Tuesday, two helicopters collided in mid-air, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. The harrowing incident was caught on video, showing the two helicopters colliding while performing training maneuvers. The helicopters crashed and went into a tailspin, with witnesses heard exclaiming, “Allah, Allah, Allah.” The victims, all military personnel, were pronounced dead at the scene. The RMN has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy.
On Tuesday, a pair of Malaysian military helicopters tragically collided during a training exercise, resulting in the loss of all ten individuals aboard. The helicopters were performing a rehearsal for the navy’s upcoming 90th-anniversary celebration, according to a statement from the navy. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Ten crew members lost their lives in a mid-air collision between two helicopters during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade at the Lumut naval base in Perak. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. All victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
