AAIB releases preliminary report on Long Lellang helicopter crash that killed five

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report on the September 8 helicopter crash in Long Lellang STOLport, Miri, Sarawak, which resulted in the deaths of a pilot and four passengers.

The Transport Ministry emphasized the objective of the ongoing investigation is to uncover the cause and contributing factors of the accident and not to assign blame.

The report reflects initial findings, and its data are subject to change with the progression of the investigation, while the full analysis will be provided in the final report.

The ministry expressed condolences to the victims' families and reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing aviation safety.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its preliminary report into the September 8 crash of a Flying Doctor Service helicopter at the Long Lellang STOLport in Miri, Sarawak, which killed a pilot and four passengers.

The Transport Ministry said the Bolkow BO105 S helicopter, registered 9M-LLF and operated by Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, was on a scheduled Flying Doctor Service flight from Selungo to the Long Lellang STOLport at the time of the accident.

It said the report compiles the factual information identified at the early stage of the investigation, in line with the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

“Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause and contributing factors of the accident,” the ministry said in a statement today.

It added that the information in the preliminary report is subject to change based on additional evidence, while a full analysis and the investigation’s conclusions will be detailed in the final report.

The ministry stressed that the investigation is aimed at preventing similar accidents, not at apportioning blame or liability to any party.

The investigation is being carried out in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the civil aviation regulations in force.

The ministry expressed its sorrow over the incident and conveyed its condolences to the families of the victims.

It also thanked the AAIB and all parties that assisted in the investigation, and said it remains committed to strengthening the country’s aviation safety.

The preliminary report can be downloaded at https://go.gov.my/Laporan-Insiden-Kemalangan-A11-26.

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马来西亚航空事故调查局 (AAIB) 发布了关于 9 月 8 日在砂拉越美里龙乐浪短距起降机场发生的直升机坠毁事故的初步报告，该事故导致一名飞行员和四名乘客丧生。

交通部强调，正在进行的调查的目的是查明事故原因和促成因素，而不是追究责任。

该报告反映了初步调查结果，其数据可能会随着调查的进展而发生变化，完整的分析将在最终报告中提供。

该部向遇难者家属表示慰问，并重申致力于提高航空安全。

吉隆坡，10 月 16 日讯——航空事故调查局 (AAIB) 公布了其对 9 月 8 日在砂拉越美里龙乐浪短距起降机场发生的飞行医生服务直升机坠毁事故的初步报告，该事故造成一名飞行员和四名乘客丧生。

交通部表示，事故发生时，注册号为 9M-LLF、由 Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd 运营的 Bolkow BO105 S 型直升机正在执行从 Selungo 到 Long Lellang 短距起降机场的定期飞行医生服务航班。

报告称，该报告汇编了调查初期确定的事实信息，符合政府对透明度和问责制的承诺。

“目前仍在进行调查，以确定事故原因和促成因素，”该部今天在一份声明中表示。

报告还指出，初步报告中的信息可能会根据新增证据而有所改变，而完整的分析和调查结论将在最终报告中详细说明。

该部门强调，调查的目的是防止类似事故发生，而不是追究任何一方的责任或过错。

本次调查是按照《国际民用航空公约》附件13和现行民用航空条例进行的。

该部对这起事件表示哀悼，并向遇难者家属表示慰问。

该公司还感谢了航空事故调查局（AAIB）和所有协助调查的各方，并表示将继续致力于加强该国的航空安全。

初步报告可从以下网址下载：https://go.gov.my/Laporan-Insiden-Kemalangan-A11-26。

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