HK GFS Helicopter Crash Kills Two

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Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Wednesday, August 27, 2003

HK GFS Helicopter Crash Kills Two

A Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS) helicopter crashed here over the night, killing one pilot and one crewman on board, a government press release said Wednesday.

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A Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS) helicopter crashed here over the night, killing one pilot and one crewman on board, a government press release said Wednesday.

The helicopter was reported missing shortly after 10.30 p.m. Tuesday and was located by the firemen at about 300 meters near Fung Wong Path, Fung Wong Shan in Lantau island, at 1.18 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Tung Chee Hwa, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was shocked and deeply saddened to hear thedeath of two crew members of the Government Flying Service, namelyPang Fu-kwok, pilot I and Chan Man-tik, air crewman officer III, while performing their duties last (August 26) night.

Their helicopter crashed on a hillside on Lantau while on its way to Cheung Chau to carry out a casualty evacuation operation.

Tung said, "Their dedication will be long remembered by the community," adding that his deepest condolences go to their families.

The chief executive said an investigation would be conducted tolook into the incident.

GFS also issued a statement, pointing out it was a time of great sorrow to all GFS members as Pang and Chan were highly devoted and committed officers. GFS extends deepest condolences and will provide necessary assistance to their families.

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