DQ-HPT

Unknown
Fatal

ROBINSON R44

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 2019
NTSB Number
WPR19WA234
Location
Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji
Event ID
20190823X25901
Coordinates
-16.556943, 179.618606
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
DQ-HPT
Make
ROBINSON
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On August 2, 2019, about 1830 local time, a Robinson R44 Helicopter, DQ-HPT, impacted the ocean about 4 nautical miles east of Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji under unknown circumstances. The commercial pilot and two passengers are presumed to be fatally injured, and the helicopter was unable to be located. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government to Fiji.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) is investigating the accident. As state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the CAAF in its investigation.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji

Private Mail Bag

Nap 0354

Nadi Airport

Fiji

Telephone: 679 672 1555

Email: info@caaf.org.fj

FAX: 679 672 1500

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR19WA234