No fatalities

Engine Fire Forces Crash Landing in Sea; Copilot Injured (M44-07)

Kuala Selangor, MalaysiaFlight

On February 26, 2016, a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) (registration M44-07) operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Kuala Selangor, Malaysia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight from Kuala Lumpur experienced a left engine fire ten minutes after takeoff, leading to a crash landing in the sea near Kuala Selangor. The copilot broke an arm; seven others unhurt. Aircraft destroyed by post-crash fire.

Accident Details

On a local training flight, a crew departed Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport at 0835 local time. Ten minutes after departure, the left engine caught fire and failed. The captain initiated an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash landed in the sea, just a few meters off the beaches of Taman Malawati Utama, which is located south of Kuala Selangor. The flight was intended as a training exercise.

Injuries and Damage

The copilot was injured, sustaining a broken arm. The remaining seven occupants, who included the captain, escaped without injury. The aircraft was destroyed by a fire that broke out after the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Feb 2016 Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) accident near Kuala Selangor, Malaysia?

A training flight from Kuala Lumpur experienced a left engine fire ten minutes after takeoff, leading to a crash landing in the sea near Kuala Selangor. The copilot broke an arm; seven others unhurt. Aircraft destroyed by post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Feb 2016 Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Feb 2016 involved a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN), registration M44-07, operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia, at Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.