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Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashes near Sarawak airport with five aboard
A BO-105 helicopter operated by the Flying Doctor Service crashed near Long Lellang airport in Sarawak on Tuesday. The aircraft was carrying five people including the pilot.
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The helicopter went down in the vicinity of Long Lellang airport in the Baram district, according to reports from the crash site. Emergency response teams were mobilized immediately following the incident.
The BO-105 is a twin-turbine helicopter commonly used for medical evacuation and emergency transport services across remote areas of Sarawak. The Flying Doctor Service operates similar aircraft to provide critical healthcare access to communities in interior regions where ground transportation is limited.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are expected to commence shortly. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the condition of those aboard or the circumstances that led to the incident.
The incident marks a significant event for emergency aviation services in the state, which rely heavily on helicopter operations to reach isolated settlements and provide rapid medical response in areas beyond road access.