07/21/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2023 03:21
Loss of control in flight, collision with ground
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.
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 |
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.