Incident Overview
On August 15, 2018, at 0830 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, registration ZS-HBP, impacted power lines while conducting a game capturing flight near Queenstown, South Africa. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger received fatal injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
Operator and Regulatory Context
The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of South Africa. The specific operator was not identified in the initial report.
Investigation
The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the helicopter, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIID in its investigation.
Contact Information for Inquiries
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to:
South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 545-1000 Website: http://www.caa.co.za