Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Saw this in Lowyat.net http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2579752/+0&?do=findComment&comment=55913330 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Here's the statement from Communications Team. A MASwings Twin Otter (DHC6) aircraft, operating flight MH3562 from Miri, veered off the runway upon landing in Marudi airport at around 1430 hours today. There were no casualties and all 17 passengers and two operating crew of the flight disembarked safely. Whilst the Marudi airport runway is still open for flight operations, MASwings has dispatched an investigation team from Miri to Marudi for recovery and rescue actions. Meanwhile, the airline will extend its full co-operation to the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation investigating the incident. MASwings assures customers that this is an isolated incident and safe flight operations continue to remain a high priority in the company at all times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 In Marudi? I just landed in KCH this noon and not long after, there was some incident happening around the airport, there were Fire Rescues and Police rushing after the scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 So how many Twotter left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 5...2 down..now only 3 left...they need to order viking.air twin otter quickly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 So how many Twotter left? I guess it's time to buy new Twotters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 What does "kemaya tok" mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 3rd times in less than 5 years, I wanders how long can those remaining sustains longer period of operation....wanders what make it so long for them to decide on newer planes...Seems like this MDO need to be write off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheng Long 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Maybe they shouldn't build a ditch near the runway. The damage probably would be less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Maybe they shouldn't build a ditch near the runway. The damage probably would be less. Is Marudi a dedicated strip or just a multipurpose field? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Been noticing since my childhood that the monsoon drains around the country is such a health and safety hazard. This kind of drain has existed in the country for decades since the British colonial times - nobody at the governmental level seemed to think it is a health and safety hazard at all.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 Incidentally there is a Viking Air DHC-6-400 rego C-FGAL parked in front of Sabah Air Hangar since yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 What does "kemaya tok" mean? "When was this?" In Iban Another image than went viral on Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2012 I wonder where are the other crashed plane now located? Anyone with any pix?? Much appreciated~~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 Story about the Twotter incident on today's The Borneo Post: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/11/08/a-maswings-twin-otter-is-believed-to-have-met-an-accident-at-marudi-airport-today/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 Incidentally there is a Viking Air DHC-6-400 rego C-FGAL parked in front of Sabah Air Hangar since yesterday. To be PK-OCF with Airfast Indonesia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2012 Without the ditch I would have hit the road and probably killed other road user in the accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted November 10, 2012 GeO, You were piloting her ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 GeO, You were piloting her ? Nope Sorry bout the typo there. missed out the 't'. shoud be "It would have hit the road...." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Without the ditch I would have hit the road and probably killed other road user in the accident. What are the chances of an aircraft accident like this versus the health and safety which caused the public injury and malaria? All developed countries do not have deep trenches or monsoon drains like this. It is all hidden underground for health and safety reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) What are the chances of an aircraft accident like this versus the health and safety which caused the public injury and malaria? All developed countries do not have deep trenches or monsoon drains like this. It is all hidden underground for health and safety reasons. Especially risky during flooding but cheap barrier to deter intrusion. Edited November 15, 2012 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azrin A 2 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Malaria, on one note was not the threat particularly in Malaysia. In rural areas, ditches which are cheap, viable and serve its purposes are most welcome. Changing to everything concrete lining promotes another hazards too, especially flooding as the natural seepage capacity would somewhat undermined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Malaria, on one note was not the threat particularly in Malaysia. In rural areas, ditches which are cheap, viable and serve its purposes are most welcome. Changing to everything concrete lining promotes another hazards too, especially flooding as the natural seepage capacity would somewhat undermined. It is cheap to build and that is why they build it. if you are worried about seepage or what not, this is why you always have overflow and larger hidden drain. In developed countries, it is built with overflow for say major storm in 10 years or even 50 or 100 years in mind for flood prone areas. In rural areas, because the lack of knowledge or adequate services, people dump their waste and rubbish onto the trench. Malaria may not be the only issue but the rubbish infested black water is threating and becomes a disease breeding ground. Changing it to concrete but leave it as a trench will not do the work. it should be kept underground. It seems that in Malaysia they don't separate rainwater and waste water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2012 MASwings to replace Twin Otter by 2013 MIRI: MASwings plans to replace its ageing 17-seater Twin Otter (DHC6) aircraft with six new planes by the middle of next year, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu yesterday. Jabu however refused to disclose what type the new aircraft will be, saying they will be announced once the federal government gives the nod. “We appealed to the federal goverment to get the replacement as soon as possible,” he told reporters after a briefing by MASwings officials at Miri Airport. Jabu said the new aircraft would serve Sarawak and Sabah particularly in the interior areas. It was reported early this year that MASwings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), was considering the Viking 400, Skylander or Dornier 228 aircraft. Presently MASwings has four Twin Otter aircraft in its fleet and operates an average of around 250 flights weekly in Sabah and Sarawak. Read more: http://www.theborneo.../#ixzz2CXHygaRG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2012 It's a no brainer. Get the Viking Twin Otter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
