Banjarbaru, Sept. 2 -- The search and rescue (SAR) team reported that the BK117 D3 helicopter, which lost contact near Mandin Damar Waterfall in Mentewe, Tanah Bumbu District, South Kalimantan, was seen emitting white smoke and flying at a low altitude before crashing in a mountainous area.

"Based on search developments, a teacher and several students witnessed the helicopter flying low while releasing smoke. This was beyond the initial point of last contact according to flight radar data," said Head of the Banjarmasin SAR Office, I Putu Sudayana, here on Tuesday.

He explained that the joint SAR team would follow up on the new location by conducting both air and ground operations, with ground personnel trekking toward the mountain belie...