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One Killed In Bentong Chopper Crash

Feb 06, 2025

The Civil Aviation Authority has started a formal investigation into this morning's helicopter crash in Bentong, Pahang.

It says the probe, by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, seeks to determine what caused the crash.  

Bentong District Police Chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar confirmed that an Indonesian engineer was killed after being struck by the chopper's debris.

However, the pilot was rescued by emergency personnel and escaped unhurt.

Earlier reports said that the chopper was attempting to land when it crashed and caught on fire.

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