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Two Australian pilots injured in Indonesia helicopter crash

The crash happened during firefighting operations in South Kalimantan, and prompted a search for a third crew member after the helicopter went down in a river.

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What’s new: New reporting says both Australian pilots were injured and a search began for a third crew member.

Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

  • Two Australian pilots were injured when a firefighting helicopter crashed into a river in Indonesia, according to SBS News and The West Australian. SBS NewsThe West Australian

  • A third crew member was the subject of a search after the crash, SBS News and The West Australian reported. SBS NewsThe West Australian

  • Video showed the aircraft taking on water for firefighting before it crashed into a river in South Kalimantan, ABC News reported. ABC News