Robinson R44 DQ-HPT

Summary

On 2 August 2019 at about 18:30 local time, a Robinson R44 registered DQ-HPT was involved in an accident near Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji. 3 people were on board and 3 died. No probable cause statement is available for this record.

Date

2 August 2019 at 18:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji

Coordinates

-16.5569, 179.6186

Aircraft

Robinson R44

Registration

DQ-HPT

Category

Helicopter

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Unknown

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Not recorded

NTSB number

WPR19WA234

3 people died.

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

Read the full NTSB narrative

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: [email protected] FAX: 679 672 1500

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.