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July 30, 2019 · Bell 47G · ZS-HGY

Limpopo Province, ZA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2019
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Location
Limpopo Province, ZA
Aircraft
Bell 47G
Tail Number
ZS-HGY
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19WA206

On July 30, 2019, about 0900 coordinated universal time, a Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter, ZS-HGY, impacted terrain following a total loss of engine power near Alldays, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of South Africa. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes only 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 11 545-1000 +27 0 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail: mail@caa.co.za Fax: +27 0 11 545 1465 Website: http://www.caa.co.za

Full Narrative

On July 30, 2019, about 0900 coordinated universal time, a Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter, ZS-HGY, impacted terrain following a total loss of engine power near Alldays, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of South Africa. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes only 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 11 545-1000 +27 0 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail: mail@caa.co.za Fax: +27 0 11 545 1465 Website: http://www.caa.co.za

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftBell 47G
Tail NumberZS-HGY
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 serious injury)
Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Crew 2Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data