AVIATION disasters are tragic events that can result from a variety of factors including mechanical failures, human error, and adverse weather conditions.
Recently, it was claimed that a Boeing 737 crashed at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) in Subang.
Did such an incident happen?
Verdict:
FALSE
Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja'afar has dismissed rumours of a Boeing 737 crash at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) in Subang.
He said that the event was an emergency simulation exercise for handling an aircraft crash, conducted with the involvement of several rescue agencies.
"The National Disaster Management Agency also monitored the exercise last night," he said when contacted by Bernama.
Earlier, reports went viral on WhatsApp about a supposed plane crash that allegedly killed 10 people and injured 67.
