{
  "id": 7212005,
  "title": "Long Lellang crash: Police probe BO-105’s final flight, refuelling stop after fatal crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/long-lellang-crash-police-probe-bo-105s-final-flight-refuelling-stop",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T00:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127252/long-lellang-crash-police-probe-bo-105s-final-flight-refuelling-stop-after-fatal-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the BO-105 helicopter crash near Long Lellang, examining its movements from departure in Miri to the crash site. The helicopter made a refuelling stop before the fatal incident, and police are gathering witness accounts and flight records to determine the cause of the crash. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah stated there are no immediate indications of foul play, but all possibilities are being explored in a comprehensive probe. Police have recorded statements from 19 witnesses and will continue to do so if necessary, as well as revisiting relevant locations to gather more details. The technical investigation has been handed over to the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, while the Royal Malaysia Police will assist if required. The helicopter, carrying five people, crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport on Tuesday. Their remains have been claimed by family members, and the investigation timeline depends on additional witnesses and locations to be re-examined.",
  "summary": "POLICE are retracing the movements of the BO-105 helicopter from its departure in Miri to the crash site near Long Lellang, examining its refuelling location, flight route, witness accounts and possible emergency calls as they widen the investigation...",
  "key_points": [
    "Police investigating BO-105 crash near Long Lellang.",
    "Helicopter made refuelling stop before fatal incident.",
    "Technical probe handed to Air Accident Investigation Bureau."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The police investigation into the Long Lellang helicopter crash shifts focus to the flight's earlier stages, scrutinising its departure and refuelling stop as part of a comprehensive probe into the incident.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "published": "2026-09-13T23:30:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police expand Long Lellang helicopter crash investigation to refuelling site, flight chronology",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-expand-long-lellang-helicopter-crash-investigation-to",
        "published": "2026-09-14T02:41:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}