Dzulkefly: Status of five aboard Flying Doctor Service helicopter still unknown after Sarawak crash

A Health Ministry Flying Doctor Service helicopter, carrying a pilot and four health personnel, crashed near Long Lellang STOL airport in Sarawak.

The status of those on board remains unknown as search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the Ministry is actively monitoring the situation and collaborating with relevant agencies, while urging the public to refrain from speculation.

The incident is under investigation by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, with the Flying Doctor Service providing essential medical aid to remote communities since 1973.

KUCHING, Sept 8 — The status of five people aboard a Health Ministry (MOH) Flying Doctor Service helicopter that crashed near the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) airport in Sarawak this afternoon remains unknown, as search and rescue operations continue.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the helicopter, which departed from Miri, was carrying a pilot and four MOH health personnel — a medical officer, medical assistant and two nurses — who were on official duty.

“Based on the initial information received, the flight that departed from Miri was operated by one pilot and carried four MOH health personnel, namely one medical officer, one medical assistant and two nurses who were on official duty,” he said in a statement.

Dzulkefly said the status of all crew members and passengers, as well as the cause of the incident, had yet to be confirmed.

Search and rescue (SAR) teams, together with medical personnel and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), were at the scene near the Long Lellang STOLport and the operation was ongoing.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) earlier said it received notification of the incident from the Flight Information Service at 3.58pm.

CAAM said the BO-105 helicopter was operating a Flying Doctor Service flight with five people on board, including the pilot.

It did not provide details on the condition of those on board.

Dzulkefly said MOH was closely monitoring the situation and working with security authorities, rescue teams and relevant aviation agencies to obtain accurate and updated information from the scene.

The ministry was also in the process of contacting the next-of-kin and family members of those involved to provide the necessary support, he said.

“As the SAR operation is still ongoing, I urge the media and members of the public not to speculate or disseminate unverified information out of respect for the feelings of the victims’ families.

“Any further developments will be announced from time to time after receiving official confirmation from the authorities,” he said.

CAAM said earlier that the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Transport Ministry would investigate the incident in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.

The Flying Doctor Service provides medical services to communities in remote areas that are difficult to access, including parts of Sarawak. The service has operated in Sarawak since 1973.

“Let us pray that the search and rescue operation will be facilitated and proceed smoothly,” Dzulkefly said.

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Flying Doctor Service helicopter carrying five crashes near Long Lellang airport

一架隶属于卫生部飞行医生服务的直升机，载有一名飞行员和四名医护人员，在砂拉越龙乐浪短距起降机场附近坠毁。

目前机上人员状况仍然不明，搜救行动仍在进行中。

卫生部长拿督斯里祖基菲里·艾哈迈德表示，卫生部正在积极监测情况并与相关机构合作，同时敦促公众不要妄加猜测。

该事件正在由航空事故调查局进行调查，飞行医生服务队自 1973 年以来一直为偏远社区提供必要的医疗援助。

古晋，9月8日讯——今天下午，一架卫生部飞行医生服务直升机在砂拉越龙乐浪短距起降机场附近坠毁，机上五人目前情况不明，搜救行动仍在进行中。

卫生部长拿督斯里祖基菲里·艾哈迈德表示，这架从美里起飞的直升机载有一名飞行员和四名卫生部医务人员——一名医生、一名医务助理和两名护士——他们当时正在执行公务。

“根据初步掌握的信息，从美里起飞的航班由一名飞行员驾驶，机上载有四名卫生部医务人员，分别是一名医生、一名医务助理和两名护士，他们当时正在执行公务，”他在一份声明中说。

祖基菲里表示，所有机组人员和乘客的状况以及事故原因尚待确认。

搜救队与医务人员和消防救援部门一起在龙乐浪短距起降机场附近展开救援行动。

马来西亚民航局（CAAM）早前表示，他们于下午3点58分收到飞行情报服务部门关于该事件的通知。

民航局表示，这架BO-105直升机当时正在执行飞行医生服务任务，机上载有五人，包括飞行员。

报道没有提供船上人员状况的详细信息。

祖基菲里表示，卫生部正在密切关注事态发展，并与安全部门、救援队和相关航空机构合作，以获取来自现场的准确和最新信息。

他还表示，该部门正在联系相关人员的近亲和家人，以提供必要的支持。

“由于搜救行动仍在进行中，我呼吁媒体和公众不要妄加猜测或传播未经证实的信息，以尊重遇难者家属的感受。

“任何后续进展将在收到当局的正式确认后不时公布，”他说。

民航局此前表示，交通运输部下属的航空事故调查局（AAIB）将按照2016年民用航空条例第XXVI部分对这起事故进行调查。

空中医生服务队为偏远、交通不便的社区提供医疗服务，包括砂拉越的部分地区。该服务自1973年起就在砂拉越开展。

“让我们祈祷搜救行动能够顺利进行，”祖基菲里说。

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