On Saturday, 30 March 2013 at approximately 19h00 a South African Air Force (SAAF) Agusta A109 Light Utility Helicopter crashed in the Kruger National Park claiming the lives of five members on board including the crew.
The helicopter was on a scheduled aerial patrol of the Kruger National Park as part of Operation Rhino, the anti-rhino poaching operation, in the Kruger National Park. Preliminary Investigations are currently underway to establish the cause that led to the fatal crash of the helicopter.
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Solly Shoke and Chief of the South African Air Force, Lieutenant General Zimpande Msimang express their condolences to the families, loved ones and friends of the deceased members.
Enquiries:
Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga
Cell: 082 889 9537
