Ministry Of Transportation: Helicopters Fall In Bali Due To Being Wrapped In Kites

Helicopters crashed at Pecatu Bali/PHOTO Basarnas Bali via ANTARA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Ditjen Hubud) of the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) stated that the helicopter that crashed in the Bali area was suspected to be due to being wrapped in a rope.

Head of the Public Relations and General Cooperation Section of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation Mokhammad Khusnu said his party had received a report on the incident.

"The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has received a report on the PK-WSP type Bell 505 helicopter accident belonging to PT. Whitesky Aviation in Suluban Pecatu, South Kuta - Bali on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 15.33 LT (local time) due to being wrapped in a rope," Khusnu said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, July 19.

Khusnu said that the helicopter carried on board (POB) personnel, namely 1 pilot and four passengers.

"Initial information is that all passengers are confirmed to have survived the accident," he said.

He added that currently the aviation inspector from the Airport Authority Office Region IV is heading to the accident site.

"Pihak Whitesky Aviation juga telah mengirim tim investigasi ke lokasi kejadian. Informasi terkini akan disampaikan lebih lanjut," tuturnya.

The Ministry of Transportation through the Directorate General of Hubud will conduct more intensive socialization and supervision of the dangers of kites through coordination with the Acting Governor (Pj) and regional heads in the Bali region.

"In order not to endanger the safety and security of flights," said Khusnu. Previously, it was reported that a helicopter crashed on Suluban Beach, Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, at 15.33 WITA, Friday (19/7).