MH192 The
government has instructed an investigation into why Malaysia Airlines
planes have faced a series of troubles recently, said Deputy Transport
Minister Abdul Aziz Kaprawi.
“We have ordered a probe on why there are a series of technical problems involving Malaysia Airlines planes,” he was quoted as saying in The Star.
The report added that the Transport Ministry will review the standard safety procedures before take-off for all flights following the latest Malaysia Airlines Flight MH192 incident.
Flight MH192 departed from KL International Airport at 10.09pm for Bangalore, India last night and was to arrive at 2.35am (Malaysian time).
It was forced to turn back to KL International Airport for an emergency landing after discovering the tyre of its right landing gear had exploded during take-off, but not before having to circle over the coast of Selangor for around four hours.
On March 24, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH066 bound for Incheon, South Korea was diverted to Hong Kong for an emergency landing after experiencing electrical failure.
On the 8th of that month, the airline lost Flight MH370 after it mysteriously cut off communications with tower controllers and flew into the unknown. A massive search operation in the Indian Ocean has yet to find the aircraft.
Meanwhile, police are looking into the possibility of sabotage in the MH192 incident.
"We will take the necessary steps to investigate," inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar told a press conference today.
Initially the question was posed to Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was also present at the press conference at the Police Academy International Association Conference, but Zahid told Khalid to respond.
Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (left in photo)
has asked the police to investigate elements of sabotage, as there have
been many incidents of late involving the national carrier.
Hishammuddin said incidents such as the MH192 turn-back and emergency landing at KLIA last night should not have happened.
The minister said MAS would be tabling a report on the incident to the cabinet in two days, and said he was proud of the pilots and crew members who were calm and kept the passengers informed.
The affected passengers will board another MAS flight to transport them to Bangalore at 3.30pm today.
Meanwhile, Khalid (right) also confirmed that the victims abducted by armed terrorist in Semporna, Sabah are still safe.
"The victims are safe and we are investigating and getting cooperation from China and the Philippines," he said.
He was asked about developments on the kidnap that happened on April 3 at the Singamata resort that saw one Chinese tourist and a Philippine resort worker abducted.
Flight MH192 resumed its journey to Bangalore from KLIA at 3.35pm today using a different aircraft, according to Bernama.
A MAS spokesperson was quoted as saying that all 159 passengers on board last night’s aborted trip boarded the latest flight.
In a statement later today, MAS said Flight MH192 safely landed in Bangalore at 7.27pm (Malaysian time).
“Malaysia Airlines is currently preparing a report of the MH192 incident to be submitted to the Transport Ministry, Malaysia,” it said.
“We have ordered a probe on why there are a series of technical problems involving Malaysia Airlines planes,” he was quoted as saying in The Star.
The report added that the Transport Ministry will review the standard safety procedures before take-off for all flights following the latest Malaysia Airlines Flight MH192 incident.
Flight MH192 departed from KL International Airport at 10.09pm for Bangalore, India last night and was to arrive at 2.35am (Malaysian time).
It was forced to turn back to KL International Airport for an emergency landing after discovering the tyre of its right landing gear had exploded during take-off, but not before having to circle over the coast of Selangor for around four hours.
On March 24, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH066 bound for Incheon, South Korea was diverted to Hong Kong for an emergency landing after experiencing electrical failure.
On the 8th of that month, the airline lost Flight MH370 after it mysteriously cut off communications with tower controllers and flew into the unknown. A massive search operation in the Indian Ocean has yet to find the aircraft.
Meanwhile, police are looking into the possibility of sabotage in the MH192 incident.
"We will take the necessary steps to investigate," inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar told a press conference today.
Initially the question was posed to Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was also present at the press conference at the Police Academy International Association Conference, but Zahid told Khalid to respond.
Acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (left in photo)
has asked the police to investigate elements of sabotage, as there have
been many incidents of late involving the national carrier.Hishammuddin said incidents such as the MH192 turn-back and emergency landing at KLIA last night should not have happened.
The minister said MAS would be tabling a report on the incident to the cabinet in two days, and said he was proud of the pilots and crew members who were calm and kept the passengers informed.
The affected passengers will board another MAS flight to transport them to Bangalore at 3.30pm today.
Meanwhile, Khalid (right) also confirmed that the victims abducted by armed terrorist in Semporna, Sabah are still safe."The victims are safe and we are investigating and getting cooperation from China and the Philippines," he said.
He was asked about developments on the kidnap that happened on April 3 at the Singamata resort that saw one Chinese tourist and a Philippine resort worker abducted.
Flight MH192 resumed its journey to Bangalore from KLIA at 3.35pm today using a different aircraft, according to Bernama.
A MAS spokesperson was quoted as saying that all 159 passengers on board last night’s aborted trip boarded the latest flight.
In a statement later today, MAS said Flight MH192 safely landed in Bangalore at 7.27pm (Malaysian time).
“Malaysia Airlines is currently preparing a report of the MH192 incident to be submitted to the Transport Ministry, Malaysia,” it said.
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Suspense as MH192 makes emergency landing
Passengers on board Malaysian Airlines (MAS)
Flight MH192 faced a four-hour terror ride after the landing gear
malfunctioned shortly after take-off.
This forced a turn back and several attempts at an emergency landing and several fly-bys over Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
At 2am, the plane successfully made an emergency landing. There were 166 people on board.
Flight MH192 departed at 10.09pm for the city of Bangalore in South India last night. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was supposed to have arrived at 2.35am (Malaysian time) today.
In a press release after the plane had landed back at KLIA, MAS said the tyre of the right landing gear had burst during take-off.
This forced a turn back and several attempts at an emergency landing and several fly-bys over Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
At 2am, the plane successfully made an emergency landing. There were 166 people on board.
Flight MH192 departed at 10.09pm for the city of Bangalore in South India last night. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was supposed to have arrived at 2.35am (Malaysian time) today.
In a press release after the plane had landed back at KLIA, MAS said the tyre of the right landing gear had burst during take-off.
"The captain was alerted by the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control that
tyre debris were found on the runway and Malaysia Airlines Operations
Control Centre (OCC) was immediately contacted, at 10.25pm.
"As safety is of utmost priority to Malaysia Airlines, the aircraft was required to turn back to KLIA," MAS said.
Accommodation for all passengers has been arranged in nearby hotels.
Flight MH192 will be retimed to depart KLIA at 3.30pm today and arrive Bangalore at 5pm the same day (8pm Malaysian time).
Earlier, some Malaysians were anxiously tuning in to aircraft tracking service FlightRadar24 and the live-stream of the air traffic control (ATC) radio conversation on the website LiveATC.net
"As safety is of utmost priority to Malaysia Airlines, the aircraft was required to turn back to KLIA," MAS said.
Accommodation for all passengers has been arranged in nearby hotels.
Flight MH192 will be retimed to depart KLIA at 3.30pm today and arrive Bangalore at 5pm the same day (8pm Malaysian time).
Earlier, some Malaysians were anxiously tuning in to aircraft tracking service FlightRadar24 and the live-stream of the air traffic control (ATC) radio conversation on the website LiveATC.net
According to FlightRadar24, Flight MH192 then flew to just off the coast of Port Klang and began to fly in circles.
Not capable of mid-air fuel dumping
Not capable of mid-air fuel dumping
According to Boeing’s specifications, the 737-800 is not capable of
dumping fuel in mid-air, meaning that it would have to burn off its fuel
until the aircraft reaches an acceptable weight for a safe landing.
About 30 minutes later, it started to fly towards Port Dickson, and then
turned to make an approach to the KLIA runway, but only ended up making
a low pass over it for a visual check of its landing gear.
MH192 then went back to the vicinity of Port Klang and began to fly in
circles again from about 11.25pm until 1.22am the next morning.
“Malaysian 192. According to one pilot and one engineer, your right main gear is not positioned correctly,” ATC told the pilots while the aircraft was still circling.
“Malaysian 192. According to one pilot and one engineer, your right main gear is not positioned correctly,” ATC told the pilots while the aircraft was still circling.
“Yeah, okay. Thanks!” the pilot replied, then continue to circle for
hours before attempting a second approach on the runway but took off
again without landing.
"Malaysian 192, can you confirm to land or another flight path?" the ATC tower radioed.
"Err… Turn left, turn left, turn left. Low," MH192 replied.
"Malaysian 192, roger that."
'Mayday, mayday, mayday'
'Mayday, mayday, mayday'
As the aircraft made its series of left turns that would take it near
Port Dickson for the third landing approach, MH192 radioed to check on
preparations for a potential emergency.
ATC: Malaysian 192, we have just received a message. They are already foaming the runway for you.
MH192: How long do they need?
ATC: We'll advise.
MH192: All right, understood. Now it is mayday, mayday, mayday. We are landing (with) low fuel.
ATC: Malaysian 192, roger mayday."
The pilot sounded calm and composed - almost expressionless - even as he made the Mayday call.
Two minutes later, Flight MH192 began a slow left turn and then made its final, successful, landing approach.
Two minutes later, Flight MH192 began a slow left turn and then made its final, successful, landing approach.
"Malaysia Airlines Flight MH192 that made an air turn-back towards KLIA has landed safely at 1:56am. Alhamdulillah (thank God)," MAS tweeted on its Twitter account.
(Putting a layer of fire-suppressant foam on the runway is a common form of preparation ahead of some types of emergency landings, particularly so-called 'belly landings' where landing gear is not used.
(However, the New Straits Times quoted Banting Fire and Rescue Department officer Malik Hamdan as saying that no foam was sprayed, since only one of the landing gears had malfunctioned. The report also said the aircraft managed to land normally.)
(Putting a layer of fire-suppressant foam on the runway is a common form of preparation ahead of some types of emergency landings, particularly so-called 'belly landings' where landing gear is not used.
(However, the New Straits Times quoted Banting Fire and Rescue Department officer Malik Hamdan as saying that no foam was sprayed, since only one of the landing gears had malfunctioned. The report also said the aircraft managed to land normally.)
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