Close shave for 4 after helicopter catches fire at Subang airport
All flights to and from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport are currently on hold until further notice.
A helicopter with four individuals aboard caught fire at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang today, just prior to takeoff. The Selangor fire and rescue department was alerted to the incident at the KarbonMRO aviation maintenance company located at the airport around 12.30pm. The four victims, comprising the pilot, co-pilot, and two crew members, are Ukrainian nationals and managed to escape the burning helicopter.
Firefighters are still working to extinguish the flames at the scene. The runway remains closed and all flights to and from the airport are currently halted until further notice. Passengers are advised to reach out to their respective airlines for updates. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has stated that an investigation into the incident will be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau.
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