CAAM: Helicopter landed in Bintulu as precautionary measure
KUALA LUMPUR: Reports that a Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Bintulu were inaccurate.
In Bintulu, Malaysia, a helicopter belonging to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia's Flying Doctor Service (FDS) landed as a precautionary measure, contrary to reports suggesting an emergency landing. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia CEO Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud confirmed the pilot made a precautionary landing at 3:18pm near the Sri Pertiwi housing estate in Kidurong, Bintulu.
The pilot and two passengers, who were technicians, were unharmed. The helicopter was repositioning from one location to another and was not operating as a medical evacuation flight. Following the landing, the pilot requested an engineering inspection. The company, Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, placed high importance on aviation safety and would release further statements after reviewing the findings.
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