KUALA LUMPUR: Three Army officers were injured after a M81-11 (Agusta L109H) military helicopter made an emergency landing during a night air exercise in Kluang, Johor.
The Army said the incident occurred during the Army Aviation Basic Officer Course at Kem Mahkota Kluang at about 1.35am yesterday.
The chopper made the emergency landing at the camp’s runaway.
“The incident involved three crewmen consisting of a helicopter instructor, a course taker and a quartermaster.
“The crewmen suffered multiple injuries, including a spine fracture.
“All of them are stable and have been sent to the Enche Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Kluang for further treatment.”
The helicopter has been temporarily grounded and the Army will establish an investigation board to identify the cause of the incident.
