Subang Airport flights suspended after helicopter catches fire during test
SUBANG: All flights to and from Subang Airport here have been suspended after a Kamov Ka-32S helicopter caught fire during an engine ground run today.
Subang Airport has halted all incoming and outgoing flights following a helicopter fire during a maintenance test. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the Kamov Ka-32S aircraft caught fire at 12:28pm while undergoing engine checks. The runway is now closed, grounding all travel to and from the facility pending further notice.
Affected passengers are urged to reach out to their airlines for updated information. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department reports that four individuals escaped unharmed when the helicopter burst into flames before attempting to take off for the test. Emergency services from the airport and Bukit Jelutong responded to the scene.
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau will look into the incident in line with regulations under the Malaysian Civil Aviation Act.
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