Layang-Layang Aerospace voluntarily grounds BO-105 fleet after Sarawak helicopter crash

Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd has voluntarily grounded its fleet of BO 105 helicopters and other aircraft with Rolls-Royce 250-series engines following a crash involving a Flying Doctor Service helicopter in Sarawak, which resulted in five fatalities.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) clarified that the decision to ground the fleet is precautionary and not an indication of technical failure.

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting an independent investigation, with CAAM fully cooperating.

The public is advised against speculation about the crash's cause until the investigation is completed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd has voluntarily grounded its entire fleet of BO 105 helicopters and other aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce 250-series engines as a precautionary safety measure following the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Sarawak two days ago that claimed five lives.

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said the decision was taken by the operator voluntarily and should not be interpreted as an indication of technical failure.

“I wish to stress that this grounding is precautionary. It is a precautionary safety measure taken by the operator. It should not be interpreted as an indication that the engine or any other particular component caused the accident,” he told reporters at the Malaysia Aviation Safety Seminar (MASS) 2026, here today.

Norazman said CAAM records showed that the helicopter’s Certificate of Airworthiness was valid until Aug 4, 2027, while its Certificate of Registration remained valid until July 28, 2029.

Addressing concerns over the aircraft’s operational lifespan, he said age alone did not determine airworthiness as long as the aircraft was properly maintained and continued to meet all maintenance protocols.

“From an airworthiness perspective, age alone is not a determining factor, provided the aircraft is properly maintained in accordance with its approved maintenance program and continues to meet all applicable airworthiness requirements,” he said.

Norazman said CAAM was monitoring the operator’s grounding and inspection programme, while also verifying the relevant regulatory, operator and pilot records.

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Transport Ministry is independently investigating the crash.

“Any confirmed findings concerning the cause of the accident must come from AAIB following a thorough examination of the evidence. AAIB is responsible for establishing the circumstances, contributing factors, and cause of the accident...and CAAM is fully cooperating with the investigation and providing all relevant records,” he said.

Norazman urged the public and media to refrain from speculating on the cause of the crash before the investigation was completed.

“At this stage, it would be premature to speculate on whether the accident was caused by a technical issue, weather conditions, human factors, or any other factors,” he said.

On whether the operator had any previous history of air crashes, Norazman said CAAM would review its official records before releasing further details.

He added that in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 standards, AAIB would issue a preliminary investigation report within 30 days of the incident, followed by a final report within one year.

The BO-105 helicopter, operating a FDS mission, crashed near the Long Lellang Short Take-off and Landing Airport (STOLport) in Ulu Baram, about 929 kilometres from Kuching last Tuesday, killing all five people onboard, including the 30-year-old pilot, Capt Zainol Afiq Bee Sham.

The other four were medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; medical assistant Alexson Adit Henry, 31; and nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44. — Bernama

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在砂拉越发生一起涉及飞行医生服务直升机的坠毁事故，造成五人死亡后，Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd 已自愿停飞其 BO 105 直升机机队和其他配备劳斯莱斯 250 系列发动机的飞机。

马来西亚民航局（CAAM）澄清，停飞机队的决定是出于预防目的，并不表示存在技术故障。

航空事故调查局（AAIB）正在进行独立调查，民航局（CAAM）全力配合。

在调查结束之前，公众不宜对事故原因进行猜测。

吉隆坡，9月10日讯——在两天前沙捞越发生飞行医生服务（FDS）直升机坠毁事故，造成五人死亡后，Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd公司出于安全考虑，主动停飞了其所有BO 105直升机和其他使用罗尔斯·罗伊斯250系列发动机的飞机。

马来西亚民航局（CAAM）首席执行官拿督诺拉兹曼·马哈茂德上尉表示，该决定是运营商自愿做出的，不应被解释为技术故障的迹象。

“我想强调的是，此次停飞是预防性的。这是运营商采取的一项预防性安全措施。这不应被解读为表明发动机或任何其他特定部件导致了事故，”他今天在2026年马来西亚航空安全研讨会（MASS）上对记者说。

诺拉兹曼表示，民航局的记录显示，该直升机的适航证有效期至 2027 年 8 月 4 日，而其注册证有效期至 2029 年 7 月 28 日。

针对人们对飞机使用寿命的担忧，他表示，只要飞机得到妥善维护并继续遵守所有维护规程，机龄本身并不能决定飞机是否适航。

他说：“从适航性的角度来看，机龄本身并不是决定性因素，只要飞机按照批准的维护计划进行妥善维护，并继续满足所有适用的适航要求即可。”

诺拉兹曼表示，民航局正在监控该运营商的停飞和检查计划，同时也在核实相关的监管、运营商和飞行员记录。

交通运输部下属的航空事故调查局（AAIB）正在对这起坠机事件进行独立调查。

“任何关于事故原因的最终结论都必须由英国航空事故调查局（AAIB）在对证据进行彻底审查后得出。AAIB负责查明事故情况、促成因素和事故原因……而民航局（CAAM）正在全力配合调查，并提供所有相关记录，”他说道。

诺拉兹曼敦促公众和媒体在调查完成之前不要对事故原因进行猜测。

他说：“现阶段，就事故是由技术问题、天气状况、人为因素还是其他因素造成的，还为时过早。”

关于该运营商此前是否有过空难记录，诺拉兹曼表示，民航局将在公布更多细节之前审查其官方记录。

他还补充说，根据国际民用航空组织（ICAO）附件 13 的标准，航空事故调查局将在事故发生后 30 天内发布初步调查报告，然后在一年内发布最终报告。

上周二，一架执行FDS任务的BO-105直升机在距离古晋约929公里的乌鲁巴南龙勒朗短距起降机场（STOLport）附近坠毁，机上五人全部遇难，其中包括30岁的飞行员扎伊诺尔·阿菲克·比·沙姆上尉。

另外四人是医疗官员 Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin 博士，33 岁；医疗助理 Alexson Adit Henry，31 岁；还有护士 Debra Moset，40 岁和 Jessie Paya Jok，44 岁。 — Bernama

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