Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.
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FRI · 2026-03-27 · 11:42 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0327-38831
NSR-2026-0327-38831News Report·SCO·Human Interest
Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa
On March 27, 2026, a firefighting helicopter crashed near Hout Bay, South Africa, while battling wildfires. The helicopter lost control during an attempted landing after conducting water drops.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-27 · 11:42 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 27, 2026, a firefighting helicopter crashed near Hout Bay, South Africa, while battling wildfires. The helicopter lost control during an attempted landing after conducting water drops. Both pilots survived the crash and sustained minor injuries, according to officials. NewsFeedVideo captured the moment of the incident. The helicopter was involved in efforts to combat the blazes in the area.
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The pilots sustained minor injuries.
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Both pilots survived the crash.
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The crash occurred while conducting water drops on wildfires near Hout Bay, South Africa.
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A firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed during an attempted landing.
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