Four escape unhurt after helicopter catches fire at Subang Airport
KUALA LUMPUR: Four people escaped unhurt after a helicopter caught fire while preparing to take off for an engine test following repairs at Subang Airport today.
Four individuals escaped unharmed after a helicopter experienced a fire while preparing for an engine test at Subang Airport, according to the New Straits Times. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department responded to the emergency call at 12:30 PM and reached the scene within four minutes. Upon arrival, firefighters found the helicopter fully engulfed in flames and immediately initiated firefighting operations.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the incident and reported that the runway at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is currently closed, with further updates to follow.
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