KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its preliminary report into the September 8 crash of a Flying Doctor Service helicopter at the Long Lellang STOLport in Miri, Sarawak, which killed a pilot and four passengers.

The Transport Ministry said the Bolkow BO105 S helicopter, registered 9M-LLF and operated by Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, was on a scheduled Flying Doctor Service flight from Selungo to the Long Lellang STOLport at the time of the accident.

It said the report compiles the factual information identified at the early stage of the investigation, in line with the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

“Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause and contributing factors of the accident,” the ministry said in a statement today.