Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R22 near Kwa-Zulu Natal — 2017-05-20

Investigation ongoingERA17WA192
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Date
2017-05-20
Location
Kwa-Zulu Natal, ZA
Aircraft
ROBINSON R22
Registration
ZS-RIT
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter that occurred on May 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter/engine.All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Maneuvering

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