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MD HELICOPTER 369 near Bultfontein — 2017-06-14

Investigation ongoingERA17WA207
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Date
2017-06-14
Location
Bultfontein, ZA
Aircraft
MD HELICOPTER 369
Registration
ZT-RAC
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On June 14, 2017, about 1045 coordinated universal time, an MD Helicopter 369E, South African registration ZT-RAC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Bulfontein, South Africa. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The personal flight was conducted under South African flight regulations. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Website: http://www.caa.co.za This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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