Robinson R66 accident in Drakensberg Mountain

No fatalities • Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa

The NTSB is assisting South African authorities with an investigation into a helicopter accident that occurred in August 2016.

The government of South Africa notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R66 helicopter. The incident took place on August 05, 2016, at Drakensberg Mountain, South Africa. There were no fatalities and no injuries reported in relation to this event. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted by the South African government under ICAO Annex 13 provisions. All investigative details regarding the aircraft, registration ZS-HBS, will be released by the South African authorities.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Aug 2016 ROBINSON R66 accident near Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa?

The NTSB is assisting South African authorities with an investigation into a helicopter accident that occurred in August 2016.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Aug 2016 ROBINSON R66 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Aug 2016 involved a ROBINSON R66, at Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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