New Zealand pilot survives Indonesia helicopter crash which killed crew member
NZ Herald published this report 06:21 UTC, 9 November 2026.
NZ Herald published this report 06:21 UTC, 9 November 2026.
A firefighting helicopter crashed into a river in Indonesia on 8 November while collecting water for wildfire operations, according to ABC News (Australia) and Brisbane Times. BBC News reported that an Indonesian crew member died and an Australian and a New Zealander were rescued; ABC News (Australia) named survivors Michael Betteridge and Hugh Page. Earlier reports, including Brisbane Times and wn.com, said a crew member was missing as a search continued, while Antara reported one death and two survivors.
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