Latest news with #AirbusAS355N
Malay Mail
2 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Navy divers to recover crashed police helicopter wreckage in Sungai Pulai tomorrow
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 16 — The wreckage of the police Airbus helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah here last week is expected to be recovered tomorrow. It is understood that the decision to initiate the recovery of the twin-engine light utility helicopter was made following an inter-agency coordination meeting at the crash site today. Earlier, Johor police Internal Security and Public Order Department chief Muhd Zailani Abdullah and the police air wing's Subang Air Operations Force deputy commander for operations Ahmad Lokman Abdul Hadi co-chaired the meeting. After the meeting, both senior officers agreed to initiate the recovery process based on their assessment following a survey at the crash site via a police riverine craft. The recovery process tomorrow will be carried out by a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) diving team that has marked the location of the helicopter's wreckage. They will be assisted by the Region Two Marine Police Force divers. Earlier, 25 police and RMN personnel were involved in the coordination meeting, including two officers from the Putrajaya Air Accident Investigation Bureau. Other representatives were from the Johor Port Authority, the Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP), the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), as well as doctors and medical personnel from the Health Ministry. Last Thursday, the Airbus AS355N police helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG crashed while performing a flypast simulation in conjunction with the Multi-Directional Exercise on Nuclear Security Detection, Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore (MITSATOM) 2025 joint exercise. However, the helicopter's five crew members, who are police personnel, survived the crash. The incident left two crew members, Constable RG Devendran from the Tanjung Kupang police station and Corporal Adeline Liu Yan Sin, from the police air unit, in critical condition. The helicopter's pilot, Assistant Commissioner Faizul Muhammad; his co-pilot, Superintendent Ahmad Bustamin Baharom and Sergeant Siti Latipa Khairuddin were reported to be recovering and in stable condition. All five victims are currently receiving treatment at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. The Airbus AS355N is a popular variant and used by both private individuals and companies, private helicopter charter, as well as law enforcement and government service. The police currently operate a fleet of five Airbus AS355N helicopters since taking delivery in 1996.
News18
6 days ago
- General
- News18
Malaysian Police Chopper Crashes Into Sungai Pulai River, 5 Injured
Curated By : Last Updated: July 10, 2025, 22:22 IST The AS355 helicopter crashed while performing a flypast (X) In a tragic incident, five people were injured after a chopper of Royal Malaysia Police crashed into Sungai Pulai river in Gelang Patah on Thursday morning, authorities said. The incident took place when the five police officials onboard the chopper AS355 were performing a ceremonial flypast as part of the MITSATOM 2025 exercises (Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise) involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Videos of the incident showing the chopper nosediving into the river with boats seen going for rescue went viral on social media platforms. The five police personnel rescued were admitted to a hospital with two out them reportedly in critical condition requiring respiratory assistance. The three other officers are in a stable condition and are being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Baru, according to Bernama . The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the crash incident. It said that the helicopter with registration number 9M-PHG started from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9:51 am with five officers on board, including the pilot. According to the rescue team, all five crew members were evacuated and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Jetty in Gelang Patah, Malay Mail reported. Swipe Left For Next Video View all There were claims of the helicopter being outdated. However, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said, 'Age is not the problem; proper maintenance is key. What happened is beyond our control." The French-made Airbus AS355N is a single-rotor craft light utility helicopter that was manufactured from 1975 to 2016. Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben... Read More view comments News world Malaysian Police Chopper Crashes Into Sungai Pulai River, 5 Injured | Video Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Caught on camera: Malaysia police helicopter crashes into river during nuclear drill
Five Malaysian police officers were injured when their helicopter crashed into Sungai Pulai river during a multinational security drill on July 10. The Airbus AS355N aircraft plunged into the water near Gelang Patah, Johor, just 21 meters from a jetty at 10:37 am, only 46 minutes after taking off from Tanjung Kupang Police Station. Marine Police immediately rescued all occupants, including two senior officers. They were rushed to Hospital Sultanah Aminah where two remain critically ill needing breathing support, while three are stable. Reports described the helicopter "nosediving straight into the river" during the incident. Police Inspector-General Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the identities while visiting hospitalized crew members. Despite the helicopter's age (delivered in 1996), Khalid insisted: 'Age isn't the problem – proper maintenance is key'. However, police announced a committee to evaluate retiring the AS355N fleet due to '28-year service duration and reduced capabilities'. Meanwhile, police authorities urged citizens not to speculate or circulate videos of the incident and keep the privacy of the bereaved and their family members in mind. The investigation process is also underway, as a probe is currently underway in regard to this latest air accident. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau has opened a formal probe under Malaysia's Civil Aviation Regulations 2016. Technical teams will examine maintenance records and flight data, while witness accounts suggest possible mechanical failure during low-altitude maneuvers. This incident follows April's deadly navy helicopter collision in Lumut that killed 10 personnel, intensifying scrutiny of Malaysia's military aviation safety. Authorities urge the public to avoid speculation as rescue divers and aviation experts work at the muddy crash site.
NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
5 Injured After Malaysia Police Helicopter Crashes Into River
A police-owned AS355 helicopter crashed near the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Jetty in Gelang Patah on Thursday morning. There were no fatalities. The aircraft crashed while the officers were performing a ceremonial flypast as part of the Mitsatom 2025 exercises (Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise) involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Per reports, tenders were issued early November to replace five Airbus AS355N helicopters operated by the Royal Malaysia Police. NUCLEAR DRILL GOES OFF-SCRIPT AS CHOPPER CRASHES INTO RIVER A Royal Malaysia Police helicopter plunged into the Pulai River mid-exercise during a mock nuclear drill in Johor's Gelang Patah. — Paul Samson (@PSamson64296) July 10, 2025 The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the crash involved an AS355N helicopter. They stated that the helicopter started from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9:51am with five officers on board, including the pilot. Although all five officers in the aircraft needed immediate medical attention, two out of five officers in the aircraft are reportedly in a critical condition requiring respiratory assistance. The three other officers are in a stable condition and are being treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Baru, according to Bernama. Three of the officers are members of the police air unit, while the other two are stationed at the Tanjung Kupang police station. There were claims of the helicopter being outdated. However, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that, "Age is not the problem; proper maintenance is key. What happened is beyond our control." The French-made Airbus AS355N is a utility helicopter that is used by both private individuals and companies, private helicopter charter as well as law enforcement and government service. "The Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia will carry out further investigations, in line with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016," the CAAM said.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
Helicopter crash-lands into river in Johor, all onboard rescued
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Squirrel helicopter crashed about 21m from a jetty after being forced to make an emergency landing following the 10.37am incident. PUTRAJAYA/JOHOR BAHRU - A Malaysian police helicopter, carrying five people on board, was forced to make an emergency landing and crashed on July 10 in Johor. However, no fatalities were recorded. The Squirrel helicopter, operated by the Malaysian police, had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am. It crashed about 21m from a jetty after being forced to make an emergency landing following the 10.37am incident, while conducting a mock exercise attended by personnel from Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), all five were successfully rescued by the Marine Police Force and brought to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency jetty in Johor. The five, who were injured, were sent to Hospital Sultanah Aminah. 'The Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia will carry out further investigations,' CAAM added. The exercise has been halted at press time, according to The Star. News portal the Malay Mail reported that the French-made Airbus AS355N helicopter under the Malaysian police was delivered in 1996. Tenders were issued in early November 2024 for the replacement of the five Airbus AS355N helicopters, it said. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
