ZS-RXW

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 10881

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
NTSB Number
DCA16WA218
Location
Lusikisuki, near Port John, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Event ID
20160830X31131
Coordinates
-31.304166, 29.930000
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
ZS-RXW
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
10881
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on August 03, 2016. 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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA16WA218