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NTSB accident investigation · Bell 206 · Trompsburg districts, South Africa · July 23, 2026

Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · Foreign
Date
July 23, 2026, 06:15 local (06:15 UTC)
Place
Trompsburg districts, South Africa
Injuries
1 serious
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Unknown
Aircraft
ZS-HFRBell 206
Defining event
Unknown: Unknown or undetermined
Investigation class
Class 5 - No publish
NTSB office
General Aviation Accidents
Lead agency
Other
Case key
203457

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Aircraft

Registration
ZS-HFR
Reported as
Bell 206
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
Unknown