Helicopter catches fire at Subang Airport
A HELICOPTER caught fire while about to take off for engine testing after repairs at the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) area, Subang Airport, today. In the incident at about 12.30 pm, four victims were reported to have escaped. It is underst...
A Kamov Ka-32 helicopter experienced a fire incident while preparing for engine testing at the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) area of Subang Airport today. The incident occurred around 12.30 pm, and four individuals were reported to have managed to escape the blaze. Emergency services, including the Bukit Jelutong Fire and Rescue Station, responded promptly to the scene, with the operations commander confirming that the helicopter was entirely engulfed in flames upon their arrival.
The fire brigade worked in conjunction with airport personnel to combat the fire. The news of the incident left onlookers in the area stunned, with social media users expressing curiosity about the cause of the event, as smoke had already been observed prior to the arrival of fire engines.
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