Comprehensive probe on RMAF trainer crash
Published on: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Ipoh: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is conducting a comprehensive investigation on the crash involving its trainer aircraft in Kampung Pandan Dalam, Nenasi, Pahang on Tuesday.RMAF chief General Tan Sri Roslan Saad said the investigation to be conducted on the Aermacchi MB-339 encompassed numerous aspects including technical, training and human errors."We find the incident pointed to technical problems at the interim level but it is not yet confirmed and investigation is still ongoing.ADVERTISEMENT "It will take time to find out what happened, it depends on the situation. Sometimes, we have to take the analysis to a higher level," he told reporters after opening a passing out parade at the Air Force Training Institute here, Saturday.A total 353 recruits ended their six-month basic military training since Dec 31.In the incident at 12.45 pm, flight trainee Lieutenant Mohd Hakimi Hairi broke a leg while instructor, Major Nazrul Hafiz Zaimi was unscatched.Commenting further on the incident, he said RMAF had a group of experienced officers to conduct the investigation.ADVERTISEMENT Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Roslan said RMAF would also examine the engine of the trainer aircraft to determine if it could be reused.He said RMAF would not compromise on safety and had a stringent regulation before a flight took place. – Bernama