Rotoway International Executive 162F accident near Cape Town, Za, October 9, 2021
On October 9, 2021 at about 11:50 am local time, a Rotoway International Executive 162F (helicopter), an amateur-built aircraft,, registered ZURDX, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Cape Town. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 9, 2021 · about 11:50 am local time
- Place
- Cape Town, South Africa · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Rotoway International Executive 162F, amateur-built
- Registration
- ZURDX · no longer on the register · serial 6911
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Morning Star
- Destination: Western Cape Province
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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