Five People Killed in Flying Doctor Helicopter Crash in Malaysia, Authorities Say
Authorities said haze from wildfires hampered search efforts after the crash killed a pilot and four Health Ministry staff on official duty.
- A Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak, Malaysia, on September 8, killing five people on board, including the pilot and four Health Ministry personnel.
- The deceased included a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses who were all on official duty, according to Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
- Search and rescue operations were ongoing with assistance from local villagers, while authorities contacted next of kin to provide support.
- An investigation was underway by the transport ministry's air accident investigations bureau to determine the cause of the incident.
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Tragic Helicopter Crash of Flying Doctor Service in Malaysia
A medical service helicopter operated by the 'flying doctor' service crashed in Malaysia, tragically killing five individuals onboard, including medical personnel. The rescue and search efforts were hampered by pervasive haze from nearby wildfires, as reported by local authorities and the state news agency.
Five people killed in Flying Doctor helicopter crash in Malaysia, authorities say
KUALA LUMPUR — Five people, including medical staff, died after a "flying doctor" service helicopter crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday (Sept 8), authorities and state news agency reports said, as haze from wildfires complicated search efforts.Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad in a statement said initial information showed a pilot and four ministry staff were aboard the chopper that crashed near Sarawak state's Long Lellang short take-off and landing …
Five people killed in 'Flying Doctor' helicopter crash in Malaysia, authorities say
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Five people, including medical staff, died after a "flying doctor" service helicopter crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday, authorities and state news agency reports said,
Helicopter Carrying 5, Including Medical Staff, Crashes In Malaysia
Malaysia's Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad in a statement said initial information showed a pilot and four ministry staff were aboard, among them a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses.
Sarawak heli crash: All on board confirmed dead
MIRI: A pilot and four Health Ministry personnel members were confirmed dead after the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter they were travelling in crashed near the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) on Tuesday (Sept 8) afternoon.
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