Helicopter caught fire during landing in Bentong, one dead

Astro Awani reports that an Indonesian national died in a helicopter accident on the Old KL-Bentong Road after being struck by the rotor blade.

According to the National Fire Operations Center, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) reported that two individuals were on board the helicopter, and the pilot was reported safe.

Based on a report from Berita Harian, the Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger transport helicopter caught fire while attempting to land, before it lost control and overturned.

The helicopter was completely engulfed in flames during the incident, which occurred at 10:39 AM, and the fire was brought under control and fully extinguished by 11:06 AM.

According to reports, the helicopter was on duty for the installation of cables for the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) project.