MD HELICOPTER 369
Bultfontein, June 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bultfontein |
| Country | SF |
| Coordinates | -28.22556, 26.12472 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA17WA207 |
| Event ID | 20170614X23849 |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 369 |
| Registration # | ZT-RAC |
| Operator | AIRCRAFT ASSET FINANCE CORPORATION |
| Owner | AIRCRAFT ASSET FINANCE CORPORATION |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.