Not our facility, not our customer: Aviation company distances itself from Subang helicopter fire
SUBANG JAYA, Aug 15 — An aviation maintenance company today denied any connection to the Kamov Ka-32 helicopter th...
On August 15, an aviation maintenance company named KarbonMRO issued a statement distancing itself from a Kamov Ka-32 helicopter that caught fire at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang Jaya. The statement, provided by the company's head of marketing, Trixie Guantero, denied any connection between the company and the incident. Guantero emphasized that the aircraft involved was not a customer of KarbonMRO and that the fire did not occur at the company's facility.
According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, the helicopter experienced an engine test mishap at the airport, leading to the fire. Four individuals escaped the incident, with one sustaining injuries due to debris. The company's statement highlighted their commitment to safety, accuracy, and professional integrity.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed that the fire incident occurred on Taxiway Victor, temporarily disrupting airport operations. During the temporary closure, eight inbound flights were redirected to other airports, while three departing flights faced delays. The airport's normal operations resumed at approximately 2:57 pm.
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 12:30 pm, only to find the Kamov Ka-32 fully engulfed in flames. The aircraft, registered with the Ukrainian aviation registry under UR-CIT, carried four Ukrainian nationals who successfully escaped the fire. Unfortunately, one person outside the helicopter was injured by debris. The investigation into the circumstances leading to the incident is ongoing.
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