Video | Tragic Private Jet Crash on Malaysian Highway Claims 10 Lives
PuneNow, Aug 18, 2023: In a tragic incident, a private jet met with an unfortunate crash onto a highway in Malaysia, resulting in the demise of 10 individuals. Reports from local authorities confirm that all the eight passengers aboard the aircraft were killed instantly. Additionally, two motorists on the ground, a car and a motorbike occupant, also lost their lives in the incident.
Dramatic visuals from the crash site showed the jet exploding into a fireball upon impact. Thick black smoke was visible, billowing into the air, as captured in several video clips by onlookers.
The Beechcraft Model 390 aircraft was en route from the picturesque resort island of Langkawi to Selangor, situated to the west of Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. It lost contact with the air traffic control tower shortly before the crash. Hussein Omar Khan, Selangor Police Head, stated, “There was no emergency call. The aircraft had clearance to land.”
Among the passengers on the ill-fated flight was a local politician. The aircraft’s flight manifest provided this detail, but the identification of the deceased remains pending until forensic tests are completed. Transport Minister Anthony Loke refrained from releasing any names currently.
Pilot Shahrul Kamal Roslan was also among the victims. Survived by his wife and four children, a heart-wrenching moment ensued when Roslan’s 67-year-old mother, Mahanum, recalled their last conversation. Tears streaming down her face, she shared, “He told me he loved me.”
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that preliminary investigations have revealed that the plane was cleared for take-off and the pilots had a wealth of experience. The search for the plane’s black box is currently underway to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
Eyewitness accounts from the scene provided additional insights. An engineer working nearby stated that he rushed to the scene after hearing a loud explosion. Mohamad Syahmie Mohamad Hashim, previously with the Malaysian Air Force, described seeing the plane fly erratically before it crashed.
The crash site, located on an expressway north of Kuala Lumpur, was swiftly cordoned off by authorities. As the investigations proceed, Malaysia remains in mourning for the lives lost in this tragic accident.
Source: CNN and Malaysian media
