ZS-HKZ

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 13253

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR18WA097
Location
Ogies, South Africa
Event ID
20180302X81813
Coordinates
-26.036945, 28.898889
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
ZS-HKZ
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
13253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 28, 2018, at 0945 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a South African registered Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Raven II, ZS-HKZ, lost engine power while maneuvering near Truter Boerdery Farm, Ogies, Mpumalana Province, South Africa. The helicopter crashed into grassy terrain and was destroyed by the postcrash fire. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Accident and Incident Investigation Division

Private Bag X 73

Halfway House 1685

South Africa

Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050

+27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours)

E-mail:AiidInbox@caa.co.za

Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466

Website: http://www.caa.co.za

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR18WA097