Hubline unit linked to fatal chopper crash


PETALING JAYA: Hubline Bhd confirms that its unit Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd (LLA) operated the helicopter involved in the fatal accident at the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) in Sarawak on Sept 8.

The helicopter, bearing the registration 9M-LLF, was operating a Flying Doctor Service (FDS) flight with five people on board, including the pilot.

On Tuesday, the pilot and four Health Ministry personnel on FDS duty were killed when the helicopter crashed near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, HUBLine said LLA had activated its Emergency Response Plan and was working closely with the relevant authorities, including the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Transport Ministry.

The company expressed its condolences to the families and loved ones of those on board and said LLA was providing all possible assistance.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Mulling Malaysia’s shared ownership
The limitations of TEDUH
Parked above, stuck below
Banking on Asia’s growth
WHERE SANCTUARY MEETS SUSTAINABILITY
A construction boom with an expiry date?
Fund managers bullish on China
Moderna’s co-founder bets on long shots
A banker fuelling fintech’s rise
Cybersecurity – many agencies but how secure are we?�

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read