IGP: Recovery of black box from crashed police helicopter requires specialised expertise
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the depth of the river, estimated at 25 feet, posed a major challenge to the recovery operation.
"We are still waiting for updates on the black box. The search effort involves several agencies including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), and others with relevant expertise," he said after visiting the crash site at the Sungai Pulai Maritime Jetty on Thursday evening.
Also present was Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar.
Mohd Khalid said the wreckage extraction process was expected to take time, as it would require skilled personnel with experience in underwater recovery.
Meanwhile, the five victims of the crash have been identified as three men and two women. Two remain in critical condition and are on assisted ventilation, while the remaining three are reported to be stable.
"The MRI results for the injured victims have not been released. I urge all parties not to speculate on the incident," he said.
He also gave his assurance that the police would continue to ensure the welfare of the affected officers and personnel.
Earlier, the police helicopter was reported to have crashed into Sungai Pulai during a Field Training Exercise (FTX) for the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise, Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore 2025 (MITSATOM 2025).
The incident occurred at 10.15am near the MMEA jetty in Jalan Cabang, Pekajang, Gelang Patah.
It is understood that all five crew members, comprising three men and two women, who were part of the exercise, survived the crash.
The helicopter had departed from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am with five people on board, including the pilot.
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