Accident Robinson R44 ZT-RAP,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283818
 
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Date:Tuesday 24 May 2022
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZT-RAP
MSN: 11474
Year of manufacture:2006
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Category:Accident
Location:Bonwa-Phala game reserve -   South Africa
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA S.A.
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
On 24 May 2022, the pilot accompanied by passenger lifted off from Louterwater farm in Sasolburg and flew to Rand Aerodrome (FAGM) in order to refuel the helicopter. They then lifted off again from FAGM and flew to Bonwa Phala game reserve to inspect the accommodation. During the landing the pilot reported that the main rotor blades made contact with the tree, as a result he lost control of the helicopter and it impacted with the ground before it came to rest on its left-hand side. Both occupants evacuated the helicopter from the pilot’s side (right hand side door).

Sources:

CAA S.A.

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