Incident report
Bell 206 JetRanger crash near Mhlume, Eswatini
serious2017-03-22
Summary
A Bell 206 crop spraying near Mhlume apparently struck power lines and crashed. The pilot was injured and the helicopter was destroyed.
Incident details
Date
2017-03-22
Location
Mhlume, Eswatini
Aircraft
Operator
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Phase of flight
manoeuvring
-26.0300, 31.8500
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAviation Safety Network
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