The rehearsal for the Malaysian Navy’s upcoming open day celebrations took a tragic turn when two helicopters collided in mid-air, claiming the lives of all 10 personnel on board. The incident occurred at the Lumut Naval Base, where one of the helicopters, an Agusta Westland AW139, crashed onto a running track while the other, a Eurocopter Fennec, plummeted into a nearby swimming pool. The distressing footage of the accident captures the moment of impact, which sent both helicopters into a tailspin before they crashed. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but it has sent shockwaves throughout the Malaysian Navy and the nation as a whole. The loss of these brave personnel is a tragic reminder of the risks involved in military service and the importance of safety protocols.
Tragic Mid-Air Collision of Malaysian Navy Helicopters Claims 10 Lives
