Summary
On June 14, 2017, a Md Helicopter 369 (ZT-RAC) was involved in an incident near Bultfontein, SF. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA207. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZT-RAC.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA17WA207