{
  "id": 6279812,
  "title": "[UPDATED] Layang Layang Aerospace working with authorities following crash of its helicopter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/updated-layang-layang-aerospace-working-with-authorities-following",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:55:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1528527/updated-layang-layang-aerospace-working-authorities-following-crash-its"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Layang Layang Aerospace is collaborating with authorities in the aftermath of a helicopter crash near the Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak today. The company's managing director, Captain Shahdon Poong, revealed that they have activated their emergency response plan and are offering all conceivable support following the incident involving the 9M-LLF helicopter. This aircraft was conducting a Flying Doctor Service flight with a crew of five, including the pilot. Layang Layang Aerospace expresses deep sorrow over the accident and extends its condolences to the victims and their families. They request that the families' privacy be respected during this difficult period. The company stated that they will release further verified information through the relevant authorities as appropriate. Captain Poong added that the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), overseen by the Transport Ministry, will conduct a thorough investigation in line with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016. The company pledged its full cooperation with the investigation. Earlier, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) reported that the BO-105 helicopter, carrying five individuals, including its pilot, crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak. CAAM received notification of the incident from the Flight Information Service at 3:58 PM.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Layang Layang Aerospace is working closely with the relevant authorities following the crash of its Bo-105 helicopter near the Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak today.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}