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.
At Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, a helicopter carrying four individuals caught fire just before takeoff today. However, there were no reported casualties. The Selangor fire and rescue department was alerted to the incident at 12.30pm at the KarbonMRO aviation maintenance company on the airport premises. Four victims managed to escape from the burning helicopter, which was undergoing engine ground run as part of maintenance activities.
The victims, comprising the pilot, co-pilot and two crew members, are reported to be Ukrainians. The runway is currently closed, and all flights to and from the airport have been halted until further notice. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) stated that the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the incident.
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