BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic

07/21/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2023 03:21

Accident to the Robinson R44 registered 9S-HRT on 10/07/2023 at Kakanda

Accident to the Robinson R44 registered 9S-HRT on 10/07/2023 at Kakanda

Loss of control in flight, collision with ground

Congo, Democratic Republic of the - AIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Congolese authorities:

Lors d'une tournée de reconnaissance du carré minier des passagers à Kakanda l'hélicoptère a été pris par un vent très violent de travers qui l'a précipité au sol.

The translation below is for information only:

During a reconnaissance flight of the passenger's mining area at Kakanda, the helicopter was caught in a very strong crosswind, which pushed it to the ground.

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General information
Local date 10/07/2023
Responsible entity Congo, Democratic Republic of the - AIB
Scope of Investigation Full (Annex 13) type investigation
State or area of occurrence Africa - Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Location Kakanda
Human consequences Fatal
Number of death 3
Aircraft consequences Destroyed
Occurrence class Accident
File number BEA2023-0280
Flight Information
Aircraft category Rotorcraft - Helicopter - Small/light Helicopter - Small Helicopter
Operator Congo, The Democratic Republic of the - Private Operator (Boss-Mining sas)
Manufacturer / Model ROBINSON - R44
Aircraft Registration 9S-HRT
State of registry Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Last departure point Congo, the Democratic Republic of - FZQA (FBM): Lubumbashi/Luano
Planned destination Congo, the Democratic Republic of - Other
Flight phase En route
Serial number 10932
Operator Type AG Private owner
Operation Type Unknown

BEA is the French air safety investigation authority for civil aviation. The sole objective of the investigation is to improve air safety. It is intended neither to apportion blame nor to assess responsiblity.