KLUANG: An army helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at Kem Mahkota Kluang.
The army communications cell confirmed in a statement on Friday that the incident occurred at 1.35am.
"The army has confirmed that the helicopter is an Agusta A109 (LOH - Light Observation Helicopter), registration number M81-11. The aircraft made an emergency landing where the incident occurred during a night flight training session for the aviation basic officers course at the Kluang Airstrip of the 881 Army Air Force Regiment (Rej 881 PUTD).
"This incident involved three crew members, comprising an instructor pilot, a course trainee, and a quartermaster.
"All the crew involved were conscious and the preliminary results of the medical examination have identified several injuries suffered by officers and members," it said adding that among the injuries sustained included spinal fractures.
All crew members, the statement said, are in stable condition and were taken to Enche Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital, Kluang, for further treatment.
"The army has initiated a Temporary Grounding of the helicopters concerned.
"Rectification and one-time inspections will be done to restore flying status of these aircraft immediately," the statement said, adding that a Board of Inquiry will be convened for identify the cause of the incident.
It also requested that the public not make any speculations and pray for all the crew to heal.