Air Force chopper crashes
2005-08-03 18:09
Pretoria - An Air Force helicopter crashed in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, the SA National Defence Force said.
No one was hurt in the accident, said spokesperson Ronald Maseko.
The Rooivalk helicopter based at 16 Squadron at Air Force Base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein was on a routine flight when the accident occurred.
Maseko described the accident as an "uncontrolled landing".
Although the two crew were not injured they were referred for medical examinations as part of procedure.
A board of inquiry had been convened to investigate the accident, Maseko said.
- SAPA