Sarawak police confirm cause of death for all five lost in Long Lellang helicopter crash

The Long Lellang helicopter crash victims on September 9, 2026 were identified as pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, 31; as well as staff nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44. — The Borneo Post pic

First Published: Friday, 11 Sep 2026 10:15 AM MYT

MIRI, Sept 11 — The cause of death for all five victims of the Long Lellang helicopter crash on Tuesday was severe burn injuries, said Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah.

When contacted by The Borneo Post, Mohamad Zainal said the post-mortem examinations on the five victims at Miri Hospital began on Thursday morning.

“Post-mortem completed at 7.30pm. (Cause of death) Severe burn injuries due to helicopter crash,” he said.

He also confirmed that severe burn injuries sustained during the helicopter crash were the cause of death for all five victims.

The Flying Doctor Service helicopter crashed at the Long Lellang STOLport at around 3.40pm on Tuesday, with five crew members, including the pilot, on board.

The victims were identified as pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, 31; as well as staff nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44. — The Borneo Post