Subang Airport temporarily closed after helicopter fire
ALL flights in and out of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, have been suspended until further notice. The suspension follows a fire involving a Kamov Ka-32S helicopter with registration number UR-CIT. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysi...
A fire at a helicopter undergoing maintenance at Subang Airport, Malaysia, led to the temporary suspension of all flights in and out of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport on August 15, 2026. The Kamov Ka-32S helicopter, registered as UR-CIT, caught fire while undergoing engine tests on the ground around 12:28 pm. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) closed the airport runway following the incident, and passengers were advised to contact their airlines for updates on their flight status.
The Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the cause of the fire in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
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