ZS-HFFROBINSON R442017-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 12629

Summary

On May 19, 2017, a Robinson R44 (ZS-HFF) was involved in an accident near Heilbron, SF. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II helicopter that occurred on May 19, 2017. 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZS-HFF.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 19, 2017
NTSB Number
ERA17WA191
Location
Heilbron, South Africa
Event ID
20170522X85729
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
12629
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 II helicopter that occurred on May 19, 2017. 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# ERA17WA191