Emergency services
A firefighting helicopter crashed during operations above Hout Bay on 25 March, but the pilot walked away unharmed. Mike Bothma, an experienced pilot with Kishugu Aviation, escaped the incident involving a yellow Huey helicopter. An investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority is underway.
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A helicopter operated by Working on Fire crashed in Table Mountain Park in Hout Bay while battling a blaze, but the pilot survived with minor injuries.
February 22, 2026 19:06