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SA helicopter crash lands near Lentsweletau

06 Oct 2017

A press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications has informed the public that a South African helicopter ,registration ZS-RVU,R44 crash landed near Lentsweletau  on Wednesday (4 October) in the afternoon.

The release says the helicopter left Sir Seretse Khama for Orapa but developed an engine problem mid-air forcing the pilot to crash land it.

It further says the helicopter was carrying just the pilot on board who did not sustain any injuries and the helicopter was not damaged as well.

The release furthermore states that the cause of the crash landing is yet to be established and a team of air safety investigators from the ministry have been dispatched to the scene.ENDS

Source : BOPA

Author : BOPA

Location : GABORONE

Event : Press Release

Date : 06 Oct 2017