Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Missing Indonesian Helicopter Emitted Smoke Before Crash
A helicopter with eight people on board, including an Indian national, went missing in Indonesia.
The helicopter was seen emitting white smoke and flying low before crashing.
It lost contact with air traffic control on Monday morning near a waterfall.
Search and rescue teams are trying to find the helicopter, searching both by air and ground.
The area is challenging because of the mountains, forest, and weather.
The team is hoping to find a route through the forest.
Authorities are requesting prayers for the quick location of the aircraft.
Aerial search was attempted but was canceled due to heavy rain and thick clouds.
A helicopter with eight people on board, including an Indian national, is missing in Indonesia.
The helicopter emitted white smoke and flew low before crashing.
The aircraft lost contact on Monday near Mandin Damar Waterfall.
Search and rescue teams are conducting air and ground operations.
Weather conditions and the remote area are complicating the search.
- Who
- Eight people, including the pilot, an Indian national, and other passengers.
- What
- A helicopter crashed after emitting white smoke.
- When
- Lost contact on Monday morning at 8:54 AM local time.
- Where
- Near Mandin Damar Waterfall in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- Why
- The cause of the incident is currently unknown.
- Passengers
- Eight (including an Indian national)
- Incident
- Helicopter lost contact and crashed
- Location of Last Contact
- Near Mandin Damar Waterfall, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Departure Airport
- Syamsir Alam Airport, Kotabaru
- Scheduled Destination
- Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan
- Time of Last Contact
- 8:54 AM local time, Monday
- Reported Missing
- 12:02 PM
