Summary
- A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near Long Lellang on Tuesday.
- Five people were aboard, including the pilot.
- Four Health Ministry personnel were travelling on official duty.
- Their status remains unknown as search and rescue efforts continue.
KUCHING, September 8 — A Flying Doctor Service helicopter carrying five people crashed near Long Lellang STOL airport in Sarawak on Tuesday, authorities said.
The BO-105 helicopter had departed Miri carrying a pilot and four Health Ministry personnel: a medical officer, medical assistant and two nurses.
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said their status remained unknown as search and rescue teams worked at the scene. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said it was notified of the crash at 3.58pm.
The cause has yet to be determined. The Transport Ministry’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau will investigate the incident under civil aviation regulations.
