{
  "id": 6895662,
  "title": "Sarawak to review aviation safety after deadly chopper crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-to-review-aviation-safety-after-deadly-chopper-crash-6895662",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T08:35:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/12/sarawak-to-review-aviation-safety-after-deadly-chopper-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 8, a BO-105 helicopter involved in a Flying Doctor Service operation crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport, resulting in the loss of all five individuals on board. Sarawak's transport minister, Lee Kim Shin, announced that a review into aviation safety will be conducted following the incident. The review will be based on findings and feedback from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and other relevant authorities. Lee emphasized that any proposed safety measures would have to comply with aviation regulations and obtain necessary approvals. The Flying Doctor Service in Sarawak has been grounded since the crash, and Layang-Layang Aerospace has grounded its BO-105 helicopters and other aircraft equipped with Rolls-Royce 250 engines. Lee stressed that air services such as the Flying Doctor Service are vital for rural communities in Sarawak, given the limited access to healthcare in many remote areas. He also mentioned that the service has been operational for a long time and remains essential for residents who would otherwise face significant difficulties in obtaining medical services. The safety review of operations at the Long Lellang STOLport will require clearance from CAAM and airport authorities.",
  "summary": "State transport minister Lee Kim Shin says any changes will be based on findings from CAAM and other aviation authorities.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Sarawak To Review Aviation Safety Needs After Long Lellang Helicopter Crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/general-sarawak-to-review-aviation-safety-needs-after-long-lellang",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:10:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sarawak to review aviation safety after deadly chopper crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-to-review-aviation-safety-after-deadly-chopper-crash",
        "published": "2026-09-12T08:35:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}