Tragic plane crash in Selangor, Malaysia claims ten lives

In a devastating turn of events, a small aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor, Malaysia, killing all eight onboard and two locals on the ground. The incident occurred around 2:51 pm local time in the city of Elmina, Shah Alam.

The ill-fated plane, operated by Jetvalet Sdn. Bhd., had taken off from Langkawi International Airport and was on its way to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport when the catastrophe unfolded. Although no mayday call was recorded, the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower reported witnessing smoke from the crash site. According to CAAM chief executive officer Norazman Bin Mahmud, as reported by the New Straits Times (NST), the plane was seen departing Langkawi International Airport at approximately 2.08 pm.

Confirming the unfortunate demise of a car driver and motorcyclist hit by the plunging aircraft, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan revealed that both vehicles had been struck in the tragic accident. Initial reports hint at high-profile casualties; among the ten fatalities were potentially a Pahang state assemblyman and an aviation company’s chief executive officer.

Footage depicting the crash aftermath is circulating rapidly on social media, showing ominous black smoke emanating from the aircraft wreckage, which appears to have careened off the road and settled on an adjacent grassy area.

In the wake of this tragic incident, Selangor’s caretaker Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, took to X, previously known as Twitter, to offer his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Urging the public to exercise sensitivity, Amirudin advised against sharing images of the crash victims and discouraged baseless speculations out of respect for the grieving families.