Incident report
Bell 206 crash near near the Orange River, Northern Cape, South Africa
minor2026-07-23
Summary
The Bell 206 was conducting agricultural operations near the Orange River when it crashed in circumstances that were not established. The pilot, alone on board, was not injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
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Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
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