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Subang Airport temporarily closed

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • All incoming and outgoing flights at Subang Airport are temporarily suspended.
  • The suspension follows a fire incident involving a Kamov Ka-32S helicopter during engine maintenance.
  • The Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority stated the runway is closed and advised passengers to contact their airlines.

Operations at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang have been temporarily halted, with all incoming and outgoing flights suspended until further notice. The Malaysian Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) confirmed the closure of the airport's runway.

The disruption stems from a fire incident involving a Kamov Ka-32S helicopter, identified by the registration number UR-CIT. The incident occurred around 12:28 PM while the helicopter was undergoing engine ground run tests as part of its maintenance procedures.

Following the fire, the runway was immediately closed. CAAM has advised passengers to liaise directly with their respective airlines for updates on their flight status and any necessary arrangements.

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Ministry of Transport will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the helicopter fire, in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016. The findings of this investigation are expected to provide clarity on the incident.

Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for more information regarding flight status.

— Malaysian Civil Aviation AuthorityAdvice issued to passengers affected by the flight suspensions.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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