Fatal Helicopter Accident in Limpopo Province (ZS-PZZ)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 5 April 2013, a Robinson R44 II helicopter with registration ZS-PZZ was involved in a fatal accident in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The aircraft, manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company in 2007, was operated by PLB Computers CC. The pilot, a 49-year-old South African male holding a Commercial Pilot Licence, was the sole occupant on board. The helicopter was destroyed in the crash, and the pilot was fatally injured. The accident site was located near Nylstroom, with GPS coordinates S 24°44'940” E028°29'020” (noted as S 24°44.940 E028°29.020 in the report). The flight was a private operation from Bela-Bela to Roedtan, both private airfields in Limpopo Province. The accident occurred at 1630Z (Coordinated Universal Time).