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ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II near Ogies — 2018-02-28

Investigation ongoingWPR18WA097
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Date
2018-02-28
Location
Ogies, ZA
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Registration
ZS-HKZ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On February 28, 2018, at 0945 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a South African registered Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Raven II, ZS-HKZ, lost engine power while maneuvering near Truter Boerdery Farm, Ogies, Mpumalana Province, South Africa. The helicopter crashed into grassy terrain and was destroyed by the postcrash fire. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Accident and Incident Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050 +27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail:AiidInbox@caa.co.za Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466 Website: http://www.caa.co.za

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Maneuvering

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