Five killed after helicopter crashes in horror fireball smash at airport in Malaysia

A HELICOPTER carrying five people, thought to be medics, has crashed at an airport in Malaysia. Preliminary reports suggest there were no survivors as the aircraft erupted into a terrifying fireball. A helicopter crashed near the end of the airstrip at Long Lellang, Sarawak Credit: Facebook/Sarawak Edisi Khas Preliminary reports suggest there were no survivors after the horror crash Credit: Facebook/Sarawak Edisi Khas The chopper crashed near the end of the airstrip at Long Lellang, Sarawak, around 3pm, officials said. Photos from the scene of the crash show the burning wreck, with smoke still rising. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The pilot was identified as Captain Zainol, according to the Sarawark Tribune, but others on board the flight have yet to be named. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed that a BO-105 helicopter, registration number 9M-LLF, had crashed flying towards Long Lellang. It was operating a Flying Doctor Service flight when the horror crash occurred. CAAM launched an investigation into a crash. Deputy Minister Gerawat Gala said: “I have been informed about the helicopter crash in Long Lellang. I have also informed the managing pilot of Layang-Layang, and I am sure they will alert the necessary search and rescue authorities.” “I don’t have any information about the passengers. Whether there were passengers on board would have to be verified by Layang-Layang.” Most read in The Sun The Long Lellang STOLport, next to Long Lellang village, serves some of Malaysia’s most rural communities. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now