Accident to the Robinson R44 registered 9S-HRT on 10/07/2023 at Kakanda
Loss of control in flight, collision with ground
Responsible entity
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.