ZS-HKZ

On February 28, 2018, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (ZS-HKZ) was involved in an accident near Ogies, SF. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR18WA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZS-HKZ.