A small private aircraft crashed on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The aircraft, identified as a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1), crashed on a highway, claiming the lives of all eight individuals on board and two individuals on the ground. The private chartered plane was attempting to land when it collided with a motorbike and a car on Thursday afternoon.
The plane had been en route from Langkawi, a northern island, to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur. Just before its anticipated landing, the aircraft veered off its designated flight path and tragically plummeted to the ground, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
The crash resulted in a harrowing scene, as witnesses reported an explosion upon impact. Videos circulating on social media captured the horrifying moment the plane nose-dived into the ground, engulfed in flames, and emitting thick plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Among the victims was 53-year-old Johari Harun, a prominent politician from the government of the central state of Pahang, as well as his aide. Despite the absence of an emergency call, the aircraft had received clearance for landing from air traffic control.
The incident marks the second plane crash in the area. In September 1977, a Japan Airlines plane bound for Singapore crashed near the same location, resulting in 34 fatalities.
Private jets and helicopters are frequently employed by politicians and business figures for travel within Malaysia. This incident is a somber reminder of the risks associated with air travel, especially in challenging conditions.
