Tragic Accident: Two Malaysian Military Helicopters Collide and Crash, Killing 10 Crew Onboard

Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic deaths of all 10 crew members on board. The incident took place during flight training, with the two helicopters identified as a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139.

Footage shared online captured the moment when one of the helicopters clipped the rear rotor of the other, causing both aircraft to spiral out of control and crash. The Eurocopter model was heavily mangled in the wreckage on the naval base stadium track, while the AgustaWestland helicopter crashed in the naval base’s swimming pool area.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, calling the incident a “heart-wrenching and soul-wrenching tragedy.” He also announced that an immediate investigation will be conducted by the Ministry of Defense to determine the cause of the crash.

This is not the first helicopter-related incident in Malaysia, as similar accidents have occurred in the past. Last month, a Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed in the Strait of Malacca with no fatalities, and in 2016, a deputy minister was among those who died in a helicopter crash in the state of Sarawak.

The nation mourns the loss of the 10 crew members who tragically lost their lives in this devastating accident.