JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A rescue team on Wednesday reached the site of a helicopter crash on Borneo, recovering one body, authorities said. Seven people remain unaccounted for.
The discovery in the tropical island's forests came after three days of searching for the helicopter, which went down with eight people on board.
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In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, rescuers inspect the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, a rescuer inspects the burnt out wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
In this photo made from video released by Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS Banjarmasin) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, pilots control their aircraft during the search operation for a helicopter that went missing over the forests of Borneo with a number of people on board, near Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS Banjarmasin via AP)
In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, rescuers inspect the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
Rescuers recovered one body about 100 meters from the helicopter. Initial observations from the team indicate that more victims were still inside the aircraft.
But the exact number couldn't be confirmed because of worsening weather and the darkness, said Yudhi Bramantyo, operational director of the National Search and Rescue Agency.
“The condition of the helicopter is clearly burnt, so it will be necessary to dismantle the aircraft to confirm the number of victims inside,” Bramantyo said.
The Airbus BK117 D-3, owned by Eastindo Air, lost contact with air traffic control eight minutes after departing from the airport in Kotabaru district in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province on Monday. The aircraft was on its way to Palangkaraya City in Central Kalimantan Province.
Three foreign nationals — an American, a Brazilian and an Indian — are among the eight people who were on board the helicopter.
More than 200 personnel from a joint team, including police, military, local agencies, residents and volunteers, were sent by land and air to comb a 27-square-kilometer (10-square-mile) stretch of forest in Mantewe, Tanahbumbu district.
The operation was supported by five helicopters, which took turns sweeping the area. The search has been hampered by bad weather.
Following Wednesday afternoon’s discovery, ground search teams have been redirected to the site to assist with recovery efforts.
In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, rescuers inspect the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, a rescuer inspects the burnt out wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
In this photo made from video released by Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS Banjarmasin) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, pilots control their aircraft during the search operation for a helicopter that went missing over the forests of Borneo with a number of people on board, near Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS Banjarmasin via AP)
In this photo released by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, rescuers inspect the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed with passengers on board, in Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)
ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler ended any conversation about who had the best season on Sunday when he made up a three-shot deficit with a 4-under 66 to win the Tour Championship, claim a second FedEx Cup title and move past Tiger Woods for most PGA Tour career earnings.
Scheffler signaled his rally with a 5-iron to 2 inches of the cup on the 211-yard second hole. He caught Viktor Hovland with a 25-foot birdie on the fourth hole, pulled ahead for the first time on the 13th and held on to win at East Lake.
Scheffler won for the third time this year — twice in the last three weeks during the PGA Tour’s postseason — to match Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick and U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark for most titles. He won his first FedEx Cup two years ago.
Players vote on the Jack Nicklaus Award for PGA Tour player of the year. Scheffler has won the last four years — another would tie him with Woods for most consecutive awards.
Taking over the top spot in career earnings was inevitable. The $40 million purse at the Tour Championship now counts as official money. Scheffler won $10 million, pushing his career total to $130,390,661.
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Ruoning Yin won the FM Championship on Sunday at the TPC Boston for her sixth career LPGA Tour victory, outlasting Hyo Joo Kim.
Yin ran in a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-5 12th for a share of the lead with playing partner Kim. The 23-year-old Chinese player parred the next five in breezy conditions and birdied the par-5 18th for a 2-under 70 and a two-stroke victory.
Kim shot 71. She dropped back with a three-putt bogey on the par-3 16th, missing a 9-foot par try. The South Korean player — a two-time winner this season — missed a 7-foot birdie attempt on the par-3 17th.
Sei Young Kim chipped in for birdie on the par-3 11th to take a one-stroke lead in the final group, then dropped four shots on the next three holes with a double bogey and two bogeys. She shot 73 to tie for fourth.
Yin won twice in 2023 and three times in 2024, with a span of 672 days since her last win in the 2024 Maybank Championship.
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Joe Dean captured his first European tour title on Sunday with a 9-under 63 to make up a seven-shot deficit and win the British Masters.
The 32-year-old Englishman birdied four of his last six holes at The Belfry to finish at 14-under 274 for a three-shot victory. Nacho Elvira (69), Jakob Skov Olesen (71), Niklas Norgaard (71) and 54-hole leader Daniel Hiller (73) shared second.
Marco Penge, needing a birdie-birdie finish to force a playoff, made two bogeys and tied for sixth.
Patrick Reed shot 69 and tied for 55th, losing a good opportunity to expand his lead in the Race to Dubai over Rory McIlroy.
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills for a three-stroke margin.
Alker won the Rogers Charity Classic last week in Calgary, Alberta, beating Y.E. Yang with a birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff. The 55-year-old New Zealander also won the Cologuard Classic in March in Tucson, Arizona, topping Padraig Harrington on the first extra hole.
Alker finished at 15-under 201 for his 13th career victory on the 50-and-over tour.
Retief Goosen was second after a 64.
Henrik Stenson tied for 27th in his tour debut. He closed with a 69 to reach 5 under.
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Ruoning Yin, of China, displays the FM Championship golf tournament trophy following her win in the LPGA event, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Norton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Ruoning Yin, of China, celebrates after sinking her final putt on the 18th green to win the LPGA FM Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Norton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the PGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Scottie Scheffler putts on the18th green during the final round of the PGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
