KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) – A Malaysian was killed and another injured when a helicopter carrying five people crashed in Pililla, Rizal province, in the Philippines on Tuesday morning.
The crash also claimed the life of a Filipino passenger after the Bell 505 helicopter reportedly went down in a vacant lot at about 7.27am.
Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino confirmed that the identity of the deceased Malaysian has been established and the next of kin notified.
“The embassy is also providing consular assistance to the next of kin and liaising with the local authorities to facilitate the necessary consular arrangements,” he told Bernama.
Abdul Malik said the injured Malaysian is receiving treatment in hospital.
“Embassy officers have also visited the injured Malaysian to provide support and assistance,” he added.
Earlier, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is investigating the incident involving the forced landing of a Bell 505 helicopter en route from Manila to Quezon province.
“CAAP’s Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board is conducting an investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available,” the agency said.
-- BERNAMA
