A small private plane crashed onto a highway in the Malaysian state of Selangor, killing ten people. Image credit: skawee via Freepik
Ten people were killed after a small private plane crashed onto a highway in the Malaysian state of Selangor on Thursday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has confirmed that the plane departed from Langkawi International Airport and was headed to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before it lost control near Elmina, Selangor.
The aircraft made first contact with Subang Air Traffic Control Tower at 2:47pm, with landing clearance given a minute later.
“At 2:51pm, the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower observed smoke originating from the crash site but no mayday call was made by the aircraft,” CAAM said in the statement.
The plane crashed into a car and a motorcycle on the highway, each carrying one individual.
Local police confirmed that “at least 10 people” were killed in the crash — all eight people on board and the two motorists.
A search and rescue operation is still in progress.
“Our primary focus at the moment is on the recovery efforts and ensuring that the victims’ remains are handled with the utmost care and respect,” said Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Witnesses claim that the aircraft burst into flames on impact and an explosion could be heard nearby.
Video footage shared to social media shows fire and black smoke covering the crash site.
The flight was operated by Jet Valet Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian private jet services company.
The company has issued a statement saying they will fully cooperate with authorities in their investigation.
The cause of the accident remains unknown.
