On April 23, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Lumut, Malaysia, when two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a military parade. The crash resulted in the death of all 10 crew members on board.
The HOM M503-3 and Fennec M502-6 were both involved in the accident. The HOM M503-3 crashed onto a running track, while the Fennec M502-6 crashed into a nearby swimming pool. Rescue personnel were on site to remove debris from the wreckage.
The Royal Malaysian Navy confirmed that all victims were deceased at the scene and their remains were sent to the Lumut Military Hospital for identification. A committee was formed to investigate the cause of the incident. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department responded to the incident after being alerted at 09:50 local time.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and offered prayers for strength to cope with the tragedy. This unfortunate event comes after a recent helicopter crash involving the Malaysian coast guard in March, where all passengers were rescued by fishermen after the helicopter crashed into the sea near Angsa Island during a training flight.
