Training aircraft loses control during landing at Melaka airport

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia CEO Captain Norazman Mahmud said the Piper PA28-181 aircraft veered off the runway after landing at the Melaka International Airport. (File pic)

PUTRAJAYA: A Piper PA28-181 training aircraft, registration 9M-SKF, flew off the runway at Melaka International Airport at 4.09pm today.

Confirming the incident, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia CEO Captain Norazman Mahmud, said the aircraft, operated by the Malaysian Flying Academy, lost control during landing and veered off the runway.

“The incident involved a trainee pilot, who has been reported to be safe.

“The aircraft is currently being removed and a thorough inspection of the runway is being conducted to ensure the safety of airport operations,” he said in a statement today.

Norazman said the Air Accident Investigation Bureau, under the transport ministry, will conduct an investigation into the incident in accordance with Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.