Sarawak police close final chapter as Long Lellang crash victims return to families
MIRI, Sept 12 — The remains of all five victims of the Sept 8 helicopter crash in Long Lellang have been handed ov...
Miri, September 12 — Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah announced that the remains of all five victims of the September 8 helicopter crash in Long Lellang have been returned to their families. The final step involves identifying the victims' belongings and handing them over to their relatives. The remains of the five individuals – pilot Capt Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, staff nurses Debra Moset and Jessie Paya Jok – have been handed over, though the aircraft may depart tomorrow.
Two victims will fly to Peninsular Malaysia, while three will be buried in Miri and Kuching. The remaining process includes arranging for the aircraft's transportation, which will be handled by Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, with the police classifying it as a Sudden Death Report.
Over 19 witnesses have provided statements so far. Mohamad Zainal also praised the Department of Chemistry Malaysia for their rapid DNA analysis, completing the process in a mere 24 hours. The helicopter, operated by the Flying Doctor Service, crashed at Long Lellang STOLport around 3.40 pm on September 8, claiming the lives of all five individuals on board.
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