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Bell 206B JetRanger III crash near Hwange, Zimbabwe

minor2017-08-23
Summary

A ZimParks Bell 206B crashed in Hwange National Park under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger were unhurt and the helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
2017-08-23
Location
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Registration
Z-HOT
Operator
ZimParks
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
en route
Source
ZimNews ↗
-18.6500, 26.5000
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceZimNews
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