2021 Xumabee Game Ranch helicopter crash
On 5 March 2021, a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed in the outskirts of Xumabee near Sojwe in Botswana. There were at least two people in the four-seater helicopter:[1] Sasa Klaas, a Motswana musician, who died at the scene; and Leonard Matenje, director for Air Technology Services, treasurer of Professional Hunters Association and the Botswana Wildlife Producers Association, who survived.[2][3]
_(cropped).jpg.webp) The helicopter involved in the accident, taken in 2015 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 5, 2021 |
| Summary | Crashed to the ground; under investigation |
| Site | Xumabee, Botswana 23.4393°S 25.7516°E |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Robinson R44 |
| Registration | ZS-SBM |
| Occupants | 2 or 4 (unclear)[1] |
| Passengers | 1 or 3 (unclear)[1] |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 or 3 (unclear)[1] |
| Survivors | 1 or 3 (unclear)[1] |
Aircraft
The helicopter involved in the accident was a Robinson R44, with registration ZS-SBM.[4]
Investigation
The Ministry of Transport and Communications released a statement stating the Directorate of Accident Investigation in the ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana have started to investigate into the accident and currently the two agencies have not released any information. The result of the investigation is expected to be published in March 2022.[1]
See also
References
- Mathala, Sharon (8 June 2021). "Sasa Klaas helicopter crash mysteries". TheVoiceBW. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- Carter, Logan (2021-03-08). "Was Sasa Klaas Murdered?". South Africa Rich And Famous. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- "Botswana Mourn Sasa Klass". Botswana Youth Magazine. 2021-03-08. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- Staff WRITER. "The Monitor :: 'Mmamongwato' dies in a chopper crash". The Monitor. Retrieved 2021-03-09.