It said that it would take follow-up action in accordance with the findings and instructions as well as current procedures in force.

“Currently, the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (an agency under the transport ministry) is also conducting a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the incident,” it said in a statement today.

According to the department, the aircraft was reported to have been set to undergo an engine ground run at 11.40am after going through the periodic maintenance process set by the manufacturer in the maintenance programme.

“The weather conditions at the time of the incident were reported to be cloudy, without any obstacles at the scene,” he added.

Three fire department personnel were on board when the crash occurred. They were Hasrizal Kamaruzzaman (aircraft commander), Che Azlan Che Mohammad (pilot) and Fua’ad Jamaluddin (air-quartermaster).

Four maintenance crew members from Galaxy Aerospace Sdn Bhd, namely Mohd Taib (chief engineer), Ahmad Zhafri Nor (avionics engineer), Zhafir Mohammad (intern) and Ryan Xavier Julius (intern) were also on board.

According to the department, all the crew members involved had received initial treatment and examination at the scene by a medical team from Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang, and the University Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM).

“The victims did not suffer any injuries except for a maintenance crew member who complained of back pain and was instructed to do further examination at the health clinic. After doing so, he was allowed to go home,” the department said.