Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR19WA234

Aircraft #1

DQ-HPT

ROBINSON R44

Factual Information

On August 2, 2019, about 1830 local time, a Robinson R44 Helicopter, DQ-HPT, impacted the ocean about 4 nautical miles east of Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji under unknown circumstances. The commercial pilot and two passengers are presumed to be fatally injured, and the helicopter was unable to be located. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government to Fiji. The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) is investigating the accident. As state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the CAAF in its investigation. The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji Private Mail Bag Nap 0354 Nadi Airport Fiji Telephone: 679 672 1555 Email: info@caaf.org.fj FAX: 679 672 1500

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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