On October 29, 2013, a ROBINSON R22 - UNDESIGNAT UNDESIGNAT operated by Starlite Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Herolds Bay, South Africa. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
SACAA notified NTSB of a Robinson R22 accident on October 29, 2013. NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Accident Overview
On October 29, 2013, an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter occurred. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. No further details about the location, operator, or circumstances have been released at this time.
Investigation Details
The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the helicopter. All investigative information will be released by SACAA.
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