Ten killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide in midair

By Reuters April 22, 2024 | 09:02 pm PT

Malaysian AW139 helicopter crashes into a stadium following a collision at Lumut base. Photo courtesy of Captain Dr Md Hassan Omar of Royal Malaysian Navy

Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in midair during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement.

All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m., the navy said.

"All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said.