Malaysia helicopter crash: 1 helicopter was not flying at appropriate height, says Navy

Emergency personnel work at the site where two helicopters collided in the western Malaysian state of Perak, on April 23.

“What we can conclude is Fennec was not at the set height and flight path,” he told a press conference at KD Sri Gombak on May 30. Admiral Abdul Rahman said following a comprehensive investigation, the Investigation Board discovered that there was no issue of hypoglycemia - also known as low blood sugar - or fatigue on the part of the aircrew and there was no use of banned substances. All crewmen were fit to fly.“The maintenance of both aircraft were done according to procedures and routines set by the original equipment manufacturer .

“For the AW139, the black box was used to assist the investigation while for the Fennec, flight profile through air simulation using an actual helicopter was used. “We had three AW-139s and now only two helicopters remain, and will still be based at their set locations,” “At the same time, service and benefit payments in the form of monthly pensions to eligible next of kin have begun.

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