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June 14, 2017 · Md Helicopter 369 E · ZT-RAC

Bultfontein, ZA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bultfontein, ZA
Aircraft
Md Helicopter 369 E
Tail Number
ZT-RAC
Operator
Aircraft Asset Finance
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA207

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.

Full Narrative

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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMd Helicopter 369 E
Tail NumberZT-RAC
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAircraft Asset Finance
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · Turboshaft
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data