An Australian-registered waterbombing helicopter has gone down in a river in Indonesia, in an incident that is drawing attention from aviation and emergency services authorities.
The aircraft, which was registered in Australia and used for aerial firefighting operations, came down in the waterway under circumstances that have not yet been fully detailed. It is understood the helicopter was engaged in waterbombing work at the time.
Further information about the condition of those on board, the precise location of the incident, and what led to the crash has not yet been confirmed. Investigations are expected to follow.
Waterbombing helicopters registered in Australia are periodically deployed across the Asia-Pacific region to assist with firefighting and land management operations.
