SHAH ALAM: A team of investigators from the United States' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aircraft manufacturer, Beechcraft arrived at the site of the Elmina air crash this morning.
The team consisting of 12 people have begun inspecting ground zero by flying drones and physically assessing the wreck.
It is understood that the team of investigators arrived in the country yesterday morning.
The NTSB, when contacted by the New Straits Times yesterday, said they have sent investigators to assist with the air crash investigation.
"The NTSB have sent investigators to assist in the accident investigation.
"However, the information regarding the ongoing investigation will come from the aviation authority of Malaysia," it said.
Meanwhile, a CAAM spokesperson confirmed that the FAA and NTSB are assisting the local authorities in the investigation of the Elmina air crash.
It is also understood by the local authorities that the wreckage of the aircraft would be removed today.
Last Thursday, a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) six-seater aircraft registered as N28JV, crashed near Elmina, Shah Alam during its approach into Subang Airport from Langkawi.
The devastating crash resulted in the loss of all eight individuals aboard the aircraft, along with two additional casualties among road users.
