How many people were on board the helicopter that went missing in Indonesia?

There were eight people on board the helicopter, which included two crew members and six passengers.

Where did the helicopter take off from and what was its destination?

The helicopter took off from West Kalimantan province on Borneo and was heading to another location within the same province.

At what time did the helicopter lose contact with authorities?

The helicopter lost contact with authorities at approximately 8:10 AM local time.

What resource did the Air Force deploy to assist with the search operation?

The Air Force deployed an Air Force helicopter to assist with the search for the missing airline helicopter.

Helicopter Carrying 8 People Missing in Indonesia; Authorities Launch Search

Q: How many rescue personnel have been dispatched to search for the missing helicopter?

About twenty rescue personnel have been dispatched to the area around the helicopter's last known position.

Published Apr 16, 2026 6:36 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 3:50 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

A helicopter carrying 8 people lost contact over West Kalimantan on Borneo island in Indonesia. Search and rescue operations have begun.

(CNA Pontianak, 16th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) Indonesian search and rescue agencies reported that authorities are searching for a helicopter carrying 8 people that lost contact earlier today in West Kalimantan province on Borneo.

Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that the Indonesian search and rescue agency indicated the helicopter, belonging to a local airline, took off earlier from West Kalimantan province on Borneo, heading to another location within the province.

The helicopter was carrying 2 crew members and 6 passengers and lost contact around 8:10 AM local time.

The head of the local search and rescue agency told AFP that about 20 rescue personnel have been dispatched to the area around the helicopter's last known position to conduct a search.

He also stated that an Air Force helicopter has been deployed to assist with the search. (Compiled by: Chen Yen-chun) 1150416

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