ZS-MZS

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 IIS/N: 12180

Summary

On May 01, 2018, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (ZS-MZS) was involved in an accident near Mabula, SF. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

On May 1, 2018, at 0940 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, ZS-MZS, impacted an open field for unknown reasons near Mabula, South Africa. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of South Africa.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of South Africa.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR18WA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZS-MZS.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR18WA160
Location
Mabula, South Africa
Event ID
20180601X53418
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Serial Number
12180
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On May 1, 2018, at 0940 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, ZS-MZS, impacted an open field for unknown reasons near Mabula, South Africa. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of South Africa.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of South Africa. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Civil Aviation Authority

Accidents and Incidents 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)

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# WPR18WA160