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Helikopter Super Puma Jatuh di Sungai Barito Saat Tangani Karhutla
BNPB confirms Super Puma helicopter crash in Barito River while fighting Karhutla, rented for disaster response.
In brief
BNPB confirms Super Puma helicopter crash in Barito River while fighting Karhutla, rented for disaster response. BNPB confirms Super Puma helicopter VH-HGM crashed in Sungai Barito River during Karhutla firefighting operations on November 8, 2026, with three crew members reported safe. Originally reported by…
Helikopter Crash Confirmed
BNPB confirms Super Puma helicopter VH-HGM crashed in Sungai Barito River on November 8, 2026, during Karhutla firefighting operations.
“Disewa BNPB”
Crew Members Reported Safe
Three crew members reported: two foreign nationals and one Indonesian national.
Helicopter Details
Helicopter is Eurocopter EC225LP Super Puma with serial number 2878, rented by BNPB for water bombing operations.
Water Bombing Incident
Helicopter lost control after taking water with bucket during water bombing operation in Sungai Barito River.
Official Response
BNPB states full investigation into crash cause and timeline will be released soon to public and authorities.
The big picture
BNPB confirms Super Puma helicopter VH-HGM crashed in Sungai Barito River during Karhutla firefighting operations on November 8, 2026, with three crew members reported safe.
