KLUANG: An army helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Kem Mahkota Kluang, the army communications cell confirmed in a statement on Friday. The incident took place at 1:35 am.
“The army has confirmed that the helicopter is an Agusta A109 (LOH – Light Observation Helicopter), registration number M81-11. The aircraft made an emergency landing where the incident occurred during a night flight training session for the aviation basic officers’ course at the Kluang Airstrip of the 881 Army Air Force Regiment (Rej 881 PUTD),” the statement said.
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“This incident involved three crew members, comprising an instructor pilot, a course trainee, and a quartermaster. All the crew involved were conscious and the preliminary results of the medical examination have identified several injuries suffered by officers and members,” it said adding that among the injuries sustained included spinal fractures.
All crew members are in stable condition, according to the statement. They were taken to Enche Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang for treatment.
“The army has initiated a Temporary Grounding of the helicopters concerned. Rectification and one-time inspections will be done to restore the flying status of these aircraft immediately,” the statement said, adding that a Board of Inquiry will be convened to identify the cause of the incident.
The public was also asked not to speculate and pray for the recovery of the entire crew.
