ZU-UHIBELL UH1H - NO SERIES2015-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELL UH1H - NO SERIES

Summary

On April 22, 2015, a Bell UH1H - NO SERIES (ZU-UHI) was involved in an accident near Bainskloof, SF. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL UH-1H helicopter that occurred on April 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter.All investigative information will be released by the government of South Africa.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA15WA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZU-UHI.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
NTSB Number
DCA15WA115
Location
Bainskloof, South Africa
Event ID
20150430X25532
Coordinates
-33.610832, 18.108333
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
UH1H - NO SERIESUH1
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL UH-1H helicopter that occurred on April 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter.All investigative information will be released by the government of South Africa.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA15WA115