No fatalities

Forced Landing Damages MD Helicopter 369E Near Bulfontein

Bultfontein, South Africa

On June 14, 2017, a MD HELICOPTER 369 E operated by AIRCRAFT ASSET FINANCE CORPORATION was involved in an aviation accident near Bultfontein, 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.

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An MD Helicopter 369E (ZT-RAC) was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Bulfontein, South Africa, on June 14, 2017. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured.

Accident Details

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 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.

Flight Information

The personal flight was conducted under South African flight regulations.

Investigation

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 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation.

Inquiries

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division, Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685, South Africa.

Note

This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 2017 MD HELICOPTER 369 E accident near Bultfontein, South Africa?

An MD Helicopter 369E (ZT-RAC) was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Bulfontein, South Africa, on June 14, 2017. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 2017 MD HELICOPTER 369 E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 2017 involved a MD HELICOPTER 369 E, operated by AIRCRAFT ASSET FINANCE CORPORATION, at Bultfontein, South Africa.