ZS-HBSROBINSON R662016-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Unknown

ROBINSON R66

Summary

On August 05, 2016, a Robinson R66 (ZS-HBS) was involved in an accident near Drakensburg Mountain, SF. The aircraft was destroyed.

The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on August 05, 2016. 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.All investigative information will be released by the government of South Africa.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA16WA219. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZS-HBS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 5, 2016
NTSB Number
DCA16WA219
Location
Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa
Event ID
20160831X40558
Coordinates
-28.990833, 29.149444
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
R66R66
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on August 05, 2016. 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.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# DCA16WA219