S'wak heli crash: Final report due within a year, says Loke

The final report on the Long Lellang helicopter crash is expected to be published within a year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The preliminary report, released by the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB), stated that the safety investigation into the incident is ongoing, with available factual data still in a preliminary stage.

The crash, which occurred on September 8 when a Bo-105 helicopter operated by the Flying Doctor Service crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak, killing all five people on board, has not yet determined the cause of the crash. The preliminary report found that there were no faults with the helicopter's airframe, maintenance, or the pilot, but noted that the helicopter's engines had been sent to the manufacturer's facility for further examination.

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