ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 348262
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| Date: | Thursday 26 October 2023 |
| Time: | 03:56 UTC |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | West Dunes Aviation |
| Registration: | ZT-RBU |
| MSN: | 11359 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2151 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marataba Mountain Lodge -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Marataba Mountain Lodge | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During final approach to the landing zone (LZ), whilst at 200 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine lost power and a low rotor revolution per minute (RPM) light illuminated and aural warning sounded. The helicopter then lost height rapidly and the pilot entered an auto rotation to perform a forced landing. During the touch down, the helicopter impacted the ground hard resulting in the main rotor blades severing the tail boom. The helicopter rolled on its right-hand side before coming to rest.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Nov-2023 13:53 | harro | Added |
| 03-Jan-2024 08:59 | harro | Updated [Time, Operator, Total occupants, Other fatalities, Location, Nature, Destination airport, Category, Accident report] |
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