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Cockpit voice recorder from Elmina crash sent for analysis: Loke

Minister says results of accident probe to be made public promptly

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 18 Aug 2023 2:08PM

Cockpit voice recorder from Elmina crash sent for analysis: Loke
Anthony Loke says the cockpit voice recorder from the ill-fated flight was sent to the Air Accident Investigation Bureau early this morning for analysis. – SALWA FARHANA ISMAIL/The Vibes pic, August 18, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The cockpit voice recorder of the Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) aircraft which crashed in Bandar Elmina in Shah Alam yesterday was sent to the Air Accident Investigation Bureau early this morning for analysis.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the bureau, which is under his ministry, has been instructed to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation and the results of the investigation will be made public as soon as possible.

“All the results of the investigation will be announced transparently… we will not hide any facts, all the facts obtained will be announced to the public,” he told reporters after attending the signing of collaboration and funding agreements between Yinson, RRJ and Farosson here today.

Yesterday, a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) aircraft crashed on the Guthrie Highway near Elmina Town resulting in the death of 10 individuals.

Eight of the victims were six passengers and two crew aboard the light aircraft, while the other two were a motorcyclist and a car driver who happened to be passing by the crash site. – Bernama, August 18, 2023

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