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3 Helikopter BNPB Jatuh di Sungai Barito, 2 Warga Negara Asing Selamat
Three BNPB helicopter crew members rescued after crash in Barito River, two foreign nationals among them.
In brief
Three BNPB helicopter crew members rescued after crash in Barito River, two foreign nationals among them. Three BNPB helicopter crew members, including two foreign nationals, were rescued after a helicopter crashed in the Barito River during a wildfire suppression mission. Originally reported by Okezone.
Helikopter BNPB Jatuh di Sungai Barito
Three BNPB helicopter crew members were confirmed safe after a helicopter crashed in the Barito River, Desa Tabatan, Kuripan, Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan.
“Tiga orang kru berhasil dievakuasi. Ketiganya adalah Michael John Betterridge (Australia), Hugh Andrew John Page ( Selandia Baru) dan Yayan (Indonesia)”
Kronologi Jatuh Helikopter
The helicopter crashed at 11:58 WITA on November 8, 2026, while conducting a water withdrawal operation for wildfire suppression.
“Pada Minggu 8 November 2026, telah terjadi kecelakaan heli WB super puma VH-HGM jatuh ke Sungai Barito di Desa Tabatan kec. Kuripan, Kabupaten Barito Kuala”
Crew Details
The crew members include Michael John Betterridge from Australia, Hugh Andrew John Page from New Zealand, and Yayan from Indonesia.
“Michael John Betterridge (Australia), Hugh Andrew John Page ( Selandia Baru) dan Yayan (Indonesia)”
Here's the gist
Three BNPB helicopter crew members, including two foreign nationals, were rescued after a helicopter crashed in the Barito River during a wildfire suppression mission.




