KUALA LUMPUR: A light aircraft skidded off the runway upon landing at Melaka Airport earlier this afternoon.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed the incident, stating that the Piper PA-28-181 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-SKR, was on a training flight when the incident occurred at 2.55pm.
“There was one pilot on board, who is currently receiving medical treatment.
“The aircraft, operated by Malaysian Flying Academy Sdn Bhd (MFA), has been removed, and a full runway inspection has been completed to ensure the airport remains safe for operations,” CAAM said in a statement.
It said a safety investigation will be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Transport Ministry, in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
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