Single-engine aircraft crash near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport

6 fatalities • Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia • Landing (descent or approach)

A survey flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport following technical difficulties.

What happened

During a scheduled survey mission, a single-engine aircraft was operating with one pilot and five passengers on board. While performing the flight operations, the crew encountered unidentified mechanical issues that necessitated an immediate return to Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport.

As the aircraft attempted to return to the airfield, it lost control and struck a vehicle located in the vicinity of the airport. The impact resulted in the deaths of all six occupants on board the aircraft. No injuries were reported among individuals on the ground at the time of the collision.

Findings

  • The flight was interrupted by unspecified technical malfunctions during the approach to the airport.
  • The aircraft's descent led to a collision with a car near the airport perimeter.

Probable cause

Unidentified technical problems forced an emergency return to the airport, leading to a fatal crash into a vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-05-17 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia?

A survey flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport following technical difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-05-17 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-05-17 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration 9M-PSJ, operated by Royal Malaysia Police - Polis Diraja Malaysia, at Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Unidentified technical problems forced an emergency return to the airport, leading to a fatal crash into a vehicle.

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