The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed that one of its jets has crashed at the Butterworth Air Force Base.
It said the incident involved a Hawk jet fighter (example above) at about 10.07pm at one of the airbase's runways. Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein later said it was a Hawk 108.
"The RMAF is now taking immediate action and will update developments regarding this accident. All parties are urged not to spread speculation or untrue news," it said in a statement late Tuesday.
Photos purportedly taken of the incident have gone viral online, showing a distant fireball in the dark.
Meanwhile, Hishamuddin said one person has died in the incident, and another is being treated for injuries.
"The RMAF has been ordered to provide a more detailed report and investigate the cause of the incident.
"Condolences to the RMAF personnel who died and another who was injured. This is sad and heartbreaking news," he said. - Mkini
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