Malaysia: 10 Dead After Two Navy Helicopters Crash During Rehearsal

Malaysia: 10 Dead After Two Navy Helicopters Crash During Rehearsal
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The Spin

Narrative A

Signs point to Tuesday’s crash being caused by a critical point failure of the helicopter’s structure, but the exact cause remains unknown. This is a tragic outcome, but authorities will be sure to release information as they investigate for the benefit of the victims' families.

Narrative B

While tragedies can be unpredictable, there are key indicators suggesting Tuesday’s helicopter crash should have been anticipated. One of the helicopter types involved in the tragedy had been involved in a collision just a month prior, and the aircraft model has experienced other problems over the years. It doesn’t seem as if all possible safety precautions were taken to prevent this crash.

Metaculus Prediction



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