ROBINSON R44
Korotasere, Cakaudrove — August 2, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR19WA234 |
| Event ID | 20190823X25901 |
| Location | Korotasere, Cakaudrove |
| Country | FJ |
| Coordinates | -16.55694, 179.61861 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 2, 2019, about 1830 local time, a Robinson R44 Helicopter, DQ-HPT, impacted the ocean about 4 nautical miles east of Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji under unknown circumstances. The commercial pilot and two passengers are presumed to be fatally injured, and the helicopter was unable to be located. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government to Fiji.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) is investigating the accident. As state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the CAAF in its investigation.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji
Private Mail Bag
Nap 0354
Nadi Airport
Fiji
Telephone: 679 672 1555
Email: [email protected]
FAX: 679 672 1500
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.