Kuala Lumpur: At least 10 people were killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) parade at Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak on Tuesday.
All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the TLDM stadium in Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 am, the navy said.
“All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification,” the navy said.
The incident occurred during training for a flyover for the 90th Naval Day celebration.
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The two helicopters involved were a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3. A three-man crew was manning the Fennec helicopter, while there were seven crew members onboard the HOM helicopter.
The HOM crashed on the stairs at the TLDM stadium, while the Fennec helicopter crashed into the swimming pool in the sports complex.
