MIRI: The husband of a medical officer killed in the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, has urged authorities to expedite the release of the final investigation report.
Muhammad Faiz Abdul Malik, 37, whose wife Dr Ainul Baraah Kamarudin was among five killed in the Sept 8 crash, said findings released so far remain preliminary.
"I was informed the final report would take longer to complete.
"However, I hope it can be released as soon as possible and that the findings will be transparent," he said when contacted today.
On Friday, a preliminary report released by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) revealed that the safety investigation is ongoing, with factual information gathered so far at an initial stage.
The report said investigators are continuing to examine flight operations, standard operating procedures, and the helicopter's maintenance history to gather evidence, assess safety measures, and identify underlying conditions.
The AAIB noted that its initial investigation identified no deficiencies involving the aircraft's airframe, maintenance, or pilot.
The crash claimed the lives of pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; Dr Ainul, 33; assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, 31; and nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44.
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