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File photo: South African National Parks helicopter in the wild on November 26, 2020.
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A SA National Parks (SANParks) pilot suffered minor injuries after losing control of his helicopter during take off from Cape Town International Airport on Saturday, SANParks announced in a statement.
He said the pilot, who was flying alone in the Airbus AS350B-3 + (Squirrel), had received medical attention.
SANParks spokesman King Thakhuli said the helicopter was based in Cape Town to assist with air law enforcement and conservation management operations in Table Mountain National Park and the surrounding areas.
He added that the incident had been reported to the South African Civil Aviation Authority and relevant law enforcement authorities and a full investigation would be launched soon.
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