Malaysia charter plane crash kills 10
Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A charter plane crashed into a road near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, killing at least 10 people, according to local authorities.
"The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirms that a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) registered N28JV had crashed near Elmina, Shah Alam, Selangor on Thursday," CAAM said in a statement Thursday.
"The first contact made by the aircraft with Subang Air Traffic Control Tower was at 2:47 p.m. and landing clearance was given at 2:48 p.m. At 2:51 p.m., the Subang Air Traffic Control Tower observed smoke originating from the crash site, but no mayday call was made by the aircraft," CAAM continued.
Initial reports indicate six passengers and two crew were killed on the plane while two motorists died on the ground.
"A total of six passengers and two flight crew were on board," the CAAM continued.
Local authorities said they are collecting and identifying remains.
"Forensic personnel are in the process of collecting the remains and will bring them to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang for a post-mortem examination and identification process," said Hussein Omar Khan of the Selangor Police according to the state-backed newspaper Berita Harian.
The victims on the road had not immediately been identified, according to local authorities.
"Victims will also still need to be identified," said Malaysian Minster of Transport Anthony Locke.
Locke also confirmed that everyone onboard the aircraft was killed.
