Wearing full battle gear and carrying weapons, the men would have sunk instantly after being killed on impact.

Colonel Basuki said the four-man crew flying the helicopter were not Kopassus soldiers, although he declined to say which section of the army they belonged to.

There would be an inquiry into the accident, he said.

Well, shit, why not, right? Just 'cause the fuckers're depending on you to keep 'em alive...