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Fatal Survey Flight Crash Near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport (9M-PSJ)

Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, MalaysiaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 17, 1989, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 9M-PSJ) operated by Royal Malaysia Police - Polis Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport during a survey flight, killing all six occupants. No ground casualties were reported.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft was conducting a survey flight when it encountered unknown technical problems. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and five passengers at the time of the incident. Due to the technical issues, the crew initiated a return to Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the airport, striking a car. All six individuals on board were killed in the crash. No casualties were reported on the ground. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport during a survey flight, killing all six occupants. No ground casualties were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 1989 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 17 May 1989 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.

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