A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor, today (Apr 26), as confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) in a statement.
The incident involved a Diamond DA-42 aircraft bearing registration number N566CB and operated by Techstrait Ltd. According to reports, the aircraft departed from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport at 8:26 a.m. Shortly after takeoff, the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower received an emergency distress call from the aircraft.
Responding swiftly, the aircraft executed an emergency landing at 8:28 a.m., averting any potential catastrophe. Both pilots aboard the aircraft were reported to be unharmed, ensuring a fortunate outcome amidst the tense situation.
As a precautionary measure, the runway at the airport was temporarily closed to flight operations until the aircraft could be safely removed from the runway, ensuring the safety of all air traffic.
In the wake of the incident, the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, operating under the Ministry of Transport, has announced plans for a thorough investigation. The inquiry will adhere to Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016, aiming to determine the underlying causes and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Datuk Captain Norazman bin Mahmud, the Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, assured the public of their commitment to ensuring aviation safety and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
