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SANParks helicopter crashes after take-off in Cape Town
The South African National Parks (SANParks) will launch a full investigation to determine what caused one of its helicopters to crash while attempting to take off in Cape Town on Saturday, 2 January 2021. In its statement, SANParks said its Airbus AS350B-3+ (Squirrel) helicopter was damaged after losing control during take-off from Cape Town International Airport on Saturday morning. “The pilot, who was flying alone during the incident, only suffered minor injuries and received medical attention. The aircraft is based in Cape Town to assist with aerial law enforcement and conservation management operations in the Table Mountain National Park and surrounding areas. The SA Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the relevant law enforcement authorities had been notified of the accident.”
Source: TimesLive |
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