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| Date: | Tuesday 3 September 2019 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | South African Police Airwing |
| Registration: | ZS-RKH |
| MSN: | 12451 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Bloemfontein -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The helicopter was hit by gunfire and force landed at Bram Fischer Airport after a rapid loss of engine oil.
Prior to the encounter, some 10 gunmen armed with assault rifles had ambushed a cash-in-transit van.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/473019782732262/posts/2707171482650403/
Media:
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Sep-2019 06:09 | Anon. | Added |
| 05-Sep-2019 06:10 | harro | Updated [Phase, Nature, Embed code, Damage, Narrative, ] |
| 05-Sep-2019 06:13 | harro | Updated [Narrative, ] |
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