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Malay Mail
17-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police helicopter wreckage retrieved from Johor's Sungai Pulai, black box next in probe
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 17 — The wreckage of the police Airbus AS355N helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah here last Thursday was successfully recovered today. The wreckage of the twin-engine light utility helicopter was earlier floated above the water level at 11am, before being lifted onto a by crane into a salvage vessel about 15 minutes later. The operation, which started at 8am, saw the salvage vessel and two Marine Police Force (MPF) patrol boats at the location of the helicopter's crash site before raising the wreckage. Clear and favourable weather conditions helped the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and MPF divers in the wreckage recovery efforts. At the nearby Sungai Pulai operations centre, representatives from the police, RMN, Air Accident Investigation Bureau, Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor Port Authority, the Fire and Rescue Department and Health Ministry were at hand to assist in the recovery efforts. Following the successful recovery, investigators will probe into the helicopter's communication recording device that is believed to be inside the wreckage. 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, prior to that it was under Eurocopter, 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.
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Police helicopter crash-lands in Johor's Sungai Pulai, all five crew rescued
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 10 — A police helicopter, ferrying five crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing and crashed near the Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah here earlier today. However, there were no reported fatalities. The helicopter was identified as an Airbus AS355N that is operated by the police air wing unit and was part of the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said the helicopter, with the registration number 9M-PHG, had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am. 'All five crew members, including the pilot, were rescued by the Marine Police Force and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty in Gelang Patah. 'The crew members were transferred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru for medical examination and treatment,' CAAM said a statement issued today. MORE TO COME
The Sun
10-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Police helicopter crashes near Sungai Pulai, five rescued
PETALING JAYA: A Royal Malaysia Police helicopter crashed near Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah, Johor, this morning, with all five people on board successfully rescued by marine authorities. The AS355N helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, departed from Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9:51 AM before encountering difficulties during its flight. The aircraft was carrying five individuals, including the pilot, when the accident occurred. Maritime rescue teams from the Marine Police Force responded swiftly to the emergency, successfully extracting all occupants from the crash site. The rescued individuals were transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty in Johor before being transferred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru for medical examination and treatment. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed the incident in a statement released today, emphasising that a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the accident. 'Further investigation will be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia in accordance with Part XXVI Civil Aviation Regulations 2016,' CAAM stated. The condition of the five rescued individuals has not been disclosed, though all were reported to be conscious when transferred to hospital care.
The Star
10-07-2025
- The Star
Helicopter crash near Sungai Pulai, all onboard rescued
PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on Thursday (July 10) confirmed a helicopter accident involving an AS355N aircraft near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, Johor. The helicopter, operated by the police, had departed from the Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9.51am with five individuals on board, including the pilot. According to CAAM, all five were successfully rescued by the Marine Police Force and brought to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty in Johor. "They have since been transferred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru for medical examination and treatment," it said in a statement on Thursday (July 10). "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," it added.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police chopper crash-lands near Sungai Pulai jetty, all safe
ISKANDAR PUTERI: A police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near the Sungai Pulai jetty earlier today. It is understood that the crew were participating in the Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Maritime Operation (MITSATOM) 2025 training exercise. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed the incident, which involved an AS355N helicopter that had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am. All five occupants, including the pilot, were rescued by the Marine Police Force and transported to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) jetty. They are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru. An investigation has been launched by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau under the Transport Ministry, in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
