Global Courant
KUALA LUMPUR – The Fire and Rescue Service is conducting an internal investigation into the crash of one of its helicopters near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.
It said it will take appropriate action in accordance with proper procedure based on the internal investigation.
“At the same time, the Air Accident Investigation Bureau is also conducting its own investigation to determine the cause of the crash,” the department said in a statement on Sunday.
According to the incident report, the Agusta AW189 helicopter underwent an engine and system test at 11:40 a.m. Saturday, which is a normal procedure after the aircraft has undergone scheduled maintenance.
During the test, an accident occurred before the helicopter took off. The weather was cloudy at the time, but no disturbance was noted.
On board were three department personnel and four maintenance personnel. All were treated at the scene by medical staff from Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang and Universiti Malaya Medical Center.
It was reported that a helicopter crashed near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, but all seven occupants were safe. The helicopter crashed into the platform of the University Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) on Saturday.
Captain Norazman Mahmud, chief executive officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, said the helicopter, operated by the fire and rescue service, was conducting a test flight at the time.
“The Subang air traffic control tower received a report of the crash at 11:52 a.m. and the Airport Fire and Rescue Service (AFRS) responded immediately.
“A safety investigation will be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Department of Transport in accordance with Part XXVI Civil Aviation Regulations 2016,” he said in a statement. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
