A HELICOPTER plunged into dense jungle just minutes after take-off killing eight people on board.
The aircraft vanished from the radar five minutes into its journey over Borneo’s vast palm plantations on Thursday.
A helicopter crash has killed eight people Credit: Getty
Among the dead was a Malaysian national Credit: AP
It had departed from Melawi district in West Kalimantan province and was heading for another remote plantation in Kubu Raya when disaster struck.
Search teams later made the grim discovery deep in thick forest in Sekadau district, where the wreckage was found smashed among the trees.
All eight victims – including two crew members and six passengers – were recovered from the crash site, officials from the National Search and Rescue Agency and the Transportation Ministry confirmed.
Among the dead was a Malaysian national.
The Airbus H130 was being operated by its owner PT Matthew Air Nusantara.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Indonesia is a vast archipelago home to around 270 million people.
It has long been dogged by deadly disasters.
Plane crashes, helicopter accidents and ferry sinking are tragically all too common.
More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online
is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun .
The cause of the crash is not yet known Credit: AP
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
