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SANParks Chief Pilot Jaco Mol said the helicopter crash had been unfortunate and would have a major effect on SANParks’ ongoing operations.
“But it also saddens me to read the misinformed posts, false rumors and blatant racial attacks directed not only against our esteemed colleagues, but against our organization as a whole,” Mol said.
He said that all SANParks pilots were named on merit and that the organization had a very high minimum standard for its entire crew.
“Each and every one of our pilots has more than 3,500 flight hours, years of operational experience and impeccable safety records,” he said.
He said that the fact that this was the first serious helicopter accident SANParks has had in more than 10 years and 20,000 flight hours was testament to the skill, experience and professionalism of its entire crew.
“Our Cape Town pilot who had the unfortunate accident is an extremely experienced former Air Force pilot with many years of experience in Table Mountain and surrounding areas and overseas, flying search and rescue helicopters and emergency medical services.” .
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