A BO-105 helicopter carrying five people, including the pilot, crashed near Long Lellang STOLport on Sept 8, 2026. Source: Bernama

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By DayakDaily Team

MIRI, Sept 8: A pilot and four Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel were confirmed dead after the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter they were travelling in crashed near the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) this afternoon.

Miri Resident and chairman of the Miri Division Disaster Management Committee, Galong Luang, confirmed that all five people on board the helicopter died in the crash, which occurred at about 3.40pm.

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“This is based on reports from the Fire and Rescue Department and the Ministry of Health,” he said when contacted.

However, Galong could not provide further details about the incident.

Earlier, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the helicopter departed from Miri, and besides the pilot, it carried a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses, all on official duty. — Bernama