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I am looking if somebody have some information on an accident in Botswana a few years ago of a Schweizer 330/333 helicopter that crash and burn. Thanks.
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I am looking if somebody have some information on an accident in Botswana a few years ago of a Schweizer 330/333 helicopter that crash and burn. Thanks.
The accident at SSKA was caused, if I remember correctly, by fuel being sucked into the air intake because the filler cap hadn't been replaced or secured after replenishment. A simple mistake with tragic consequences.
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The pilot's name was Pat Pendergrast. He was an employee of Kalahari Air Services, so they might have more gen.
Pat died tragically, albeit a few days after the accident, due to burns and smoke inhalation.
Pat died tragically, albeit a few days after the accident, due to burns and smoke inhalation.
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I think maybe he does not want to die.
Maybe he has family that cares.
If you knew the story you would be ashamed to be involed in what S333 call a helicopter, just n only just following the loop holes in the rule book of the allmighty FAA to get this thing certified.
Maybe he has family that cares.
If you knew the story you would be ashamed to be involed in what S333 call a helicopter, just n only just following the loop holes in the rule book of the allmighty FAA to get this thing certified.
Can't add much, I'm afraid. A witness told me about it shortly after the accident: apparently the Schweizer had just gotten airborne when it caught fire.
I left Botswana two and a half years ago so I've heard nothing about the outcome of the investigation (the DCA accident reports seem to take a considerable time to surface, even within the local 'trade'). Regardless of who was responsible for the filler cap, you wouldn't really expect a catastrophic result from such a simple (and easily done) error...
Perhaps a websearch for Schweizer-related Airworthiness Directives or Bulletins might throw a bit more light on things. Sorry I can't be of more help.
I left Botswana two and a half years ago so I've heard nothing about the outcome of the investigation (the DCA accident reports seem to take a considerable time to surface, even within the local 'trade'). Regardless of who was responsible for the filler cap, you wouldn't really expect a catastrophic result from such a simple (and easily done) error...
Perhaps a websearch for Schweizer-related Airworthiness Directives or Bulletins might throw a bit more light on things. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Looks like there may be muck raking on the Schweizer 333?
ampk was trying to make a point about the 330/333 in the other Schweizer thread.
Plus, if you want info on a crash, try and see if there was an official report either from Botswana or perhaps the FAA.
Now, if there is a point you want to make....make it, don't insinuate. If you have genuine concerns over the safety of an aircraft, then explain your opinions. I, for one, would be genuinely interested.
This site is anonymous and in any case, everybody is entitled to their opinion and you cannot be 'prosecuted'. If you could, then Robinson Helicopter Corp. would be very busy with some of the folk who post on this site!
It would also help if ampk made some sense (incidentally S333 is a type of helicopter that Schweizer manufacture)
ampk was trying to make a point about the 330/333 in the other Schweizer thread.
Plus, if you want info on a crash, try and see if there was an official report either from Botswana or perhaps the FAA.
Now, if there is a point you want to make....make it, don't insinuate. If you have genuine concerns over the safety of an aircraft, then explain your opinions. I, for one, would be genuinely interested.
This site is anonymous and in any case, everybody is entitled to their opinion and you cannot be 'prosecuted'. If you could, then Robinson Helicopter Corp. would be very busy with some of the folk who post on this site!
It would also help if ampk made some sense (incidentally S333 is a type of helicopter that Schweizer manufacture)
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Yeh,
flatdog left 2ish years ago myself and was 1 of very few wittnesses.
And saw the cap.
Checked and nothin about it anywhere almost didnot happen - on paper (that I can find).
flatdog left 2ish years ago myself and was 1 of very few wittnesses.
And saw the cap.
Checked and nothin about it anywhere almost didnot happen - on paper (that I can find).