Helicopter operator grounds fleet following Sarawak crash
CAAM CEO Norazman Mahmud says Layang Layang Aerospace has voluntarily grounded all aircraft equipped with Rolls-Royce 250 engines.
The aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), has received reports regarding Layang Layang Aerospace's decision to voluntarily ground its BO-105 helicopters and other aircraft equipped with Rolls-Royce 250 engines following a crash in Sarawak. CAAM CEO Norazman Mahmud stated that this precautionary safety measure was initiated by the operator and not an indication of technical issues or defects.
According to the available records, the BO-105 helicopter's certificate of airworthiness remains valid until August 4, 2027, while its certificate of registration is valid until July 28, 2029. Norazman sought to address public concerns over the aircraft's age, asserting that it is not an indicator of aviation safety, provided the aircraft is properly maintained and adheres to airworthiness standards.
The independent investigation into the accident is being conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the transport ministry, as announced by Norazman after the Malaysia Aviation Safety Seminar 2026. CAAM is providing full cooperation and all relevant documentation during this process. Norazman advised against speculating about the incident's cause, be it technical faults, weather conditions, or human error, emphasizing that conclusive findings will only come from the AAIB's investigation.
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