Copter tragedy: Helicopters in crash were undergoing third practice run, says Mohamed Khaled

By FARIK ZOLKEPLI and RAHIMY RAHIM

Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The two helicopters that collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session at the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Lumut were on their third practice run, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

He said all 10 crew members killed in the crash were based in Lumut and Kota Kinabalu.

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