A Chinese-made Z-9 military helicopter from Cambodia went missing on Friday during a training session, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence on Saturday afternoon..The helicopter lost contact with Air Force headquarters while flying over the Cardamom Mountains, spanning Pursat and Koh Kong provinces, during the training exercise. The Ministry of Defence attributed the accident to bad weather conditions in the region..Since the morning of July 13, 2024, search and rescue teams have been actively scouring the area for the missing helicopter. However, they have not yet located the aircraft. The Ministry emphasized that the operation is still ongoing, with relevant units conducting a thorough and careful search..The Ministry of Defence expressed deep concern for the missing personnel and assured the public that all available resources are being deployed to find the helicopter and ensure the safety of the crew.
A Chinese-made Z-9 military helicopter from Cambodia went missing on Friday during a training session, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence on Saturday afternoon..The helicopter lost contact with Air Force headquarters while flying over the Cardamom Mountains, spanning Pursat and Koh Kong provinces, during the training exercise. The Ministry of Defence attributed the accident to bad weather conditions in the region..Since the morning of July 13, 2024, search and rescue teams have been actively scouring the area for the missing helicopter. However, they have not yet located the aircraft. The Ministry emphasized that the operation is still ongoing, with relevant units conducting a thorough and careful search..The Ministry of Defence expressed deep concern for the missing personnel and assured the public that all available resources are being deployed to find the helicopter and ensure the safety of the crew.
