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May 1, 2018 · Robinson Helicopter R44 II II · ZS-MZS

Mabula, ZA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mabula, ZA
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44 II II
Tail Number
ZS-MZS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR18WA160

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

Full Narrative

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

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44 II II
Tail NumberZS-MZS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lyc · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data