BELL 47G

Limpopo Province — July 30, 2019

Event Information

DateJuly 30, 2019
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR19WA206
Event ID20190801X93039
LocationLimpopo Province
CountrySF
Coordinates-22.69528, 29.37861
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model47G
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

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



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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.

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