The South African Air Force said there were no fatalities when an Alouette III helicopter was involved in a hard landing incident at the Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing, formerly Air Force Base Swartkop in Tshwane.
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, according SA Air Force spokesperson, Brig Gen Donavan Chetty.
On 18 September 2024, at approximately 1pm, a helicopter incident occurred at Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing. No fatal injuries or fatalities occurred and the aircrew is in a satisfactory condition, said Chetty.
The flight was part of the rehearsal for the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 currently taking place at Air Force Base Waterkloof.
The South African Air Force and relevant authorities will initiate an investigation into the incident. The safety of our personnel and equipment remains our top priority, said Chetty.
