KUCHING: Debris believed to be from the missing AS350 helicopter was found near Sungai Batang Lupar at 9.50am today.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said debris found included a floatation device, a seat, part of the rotor blade and part of the aircraft’s body. He revealed these findings following a search and rescue operation.
“Early this morning the search and rescue team found debris from a helicopter believed to be the missing AS350 near Sungai Batang Lupar at 9.50am today.
“The area near Sungai Batang Sadong is wide, SAR operations might be difficult; assets will be deployed at maximum capacity,” he said during a press conference at the Department of Civil Aviation’s Kuching Tower and air control office.-nst
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