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| Date: | Saturday 26 September 2009 |
| Time: | c. 08:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | Inkosi Management Consultants |
| Registration: | ZS-RWD |
| MSN: | 10613 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Ruimsig, west of Johannesburg, Gauteng -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ruimsig |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The Robinson R44 crashed in Ruimsig, west of Johannesburg, shortly after take-off from a nearby site. The tail boom was severed and the helicopter came to rest on its left side. The pilot and passenger did not sustain any injuries.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. News24: Chopper crashes in Jhb
2. IOL: Chopper crashes in Joburg
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Sep-2009 20:31 | Topaz | Added |
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