Helicopter Crash Malaysia
An Indonesian engineer killed in a helicopter crash in Bentong, Malaysia, has been identified as 27-year-old Finsen Resky Sembiring. The tragic accident occurred on Thursday when the helicopter lost balance during refueling, fatally striking him with a rotor blade.
The Bell 206L4 helicopter was hovering about three feet above the ground when it lost balance. Its skid scraped against the landing surface, which caused the aircraft to tip over. Finsen, who was standing outside, was fatally struck by the spinning rotor. Moments later, the helicopter caught fire.
Bentong District Police Chief Zaiham Mohd Kadar confirmed the incident. He stated that the crash happened at a refueling site near a hot spring along Jalan Kuala Lumpur-Bentong.
Pilot Survives With Minor Injuries
The helicopter had two people on board: Finsen and the pilot, Kustiyadi, 44. The pilot, who is also Indonesian, survived the crash with minor injuries.
A security guard at the scene helped Kustiyadi escape before the fire spread. No other people were harmed in the accident.
Emergency teams were alerted immediately after the crash. The Pahang Fire and Rescue Department sent five firefighters and a water tanker to the site. They arrived at 10:52 a.m. and worked quickly to contain the flames. The fire was under control by 11:06 a.m.
The helicopter was completely destroyed. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters recovered Finsen’s remains and handed them over to the police.
Helicopter Was on an Aerial Work Flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) released a statement confirming that the helicopter had been leased and operated by MHS Aviation Bhd. It was conducting an aerial work flight at the time of the accident.
The latest update from the operator was received at 10:18 a.m. by the Flight Information Services (FIS) at the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre (KLATCC). The message indicated that the helicopter was preparing to land at the designated landing site before the crash.
“Further investigations will be carried out by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016,” CAAM stated.
Authorities Investigate What Went Wrong
Bentong police and aviation authorities have launched an investigation. Officials are working to determine why the helicopter lost balance.
Pahang Police Chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman confirmed that the helicopter was owned by Indonesian company Zaveryna Utama but was registered in Malaysia. The aircraft was mainly used to transport construction materials.
Reports show that the helicopter had completed six trips since January 21. However, at the time of the crash, it was not carrying any cargo.
Investigators believe the helicopter lost balance because its skid touched the landing surface. This might have contributed to the accident. Other possible factors, such as mechanical failure or human error, have not been ruled out.
Crash Site Secured for Further Examination
Authorities have secured the crash site for further examination. Aviation experts and police officials are inspecting the wreckage for signs of technical faults or safety lapses.
Investigators will also review maintenance records and flight history. The pilot and the security guard who assisted him will be interviewed to gather more details.
The Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia has been notified. Officials are working with local authorities to arrange the repatriation of Finsen’s remains. His family has also been informed.
Authorities are expected to review safety procedures for refueling operations. The focus will be on preventing similar incidents in the future.
For now, investigations continue. Officials have not shared further details. More updates are expected as the case progresses.
