- Date
- November 14, 2016, 02:30 local (02:30 UTC)
- Place
- Winton, New Zealand
- Injuries
- 1 uninjured
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Phase of flight
- Maneuvering
- Aircraft
- ZK-HAGRobinson R66
- Defining event
- Maneuvering-low-alt flying: Unknown or undetermined
- NTSB office
- Western Pacific Region
- Lead agency
- Other
- Case key
- 94392
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Sequence of events
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Factual narrative
On November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor RPM warning after turning downwind on a spraying run, near Winton, New Zealand and subsequently collided with terrain. The pilot was not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transport Accident Investigation Commission P.O. Box 10323, The Terrace Wellington 6143, New Zealand Level 16, 80 the Terrace Wellington 6011, New Zealand Phone 0800 188 926 Fax +64 4 499 1510 Website: http://www.taic.org.nz
Aircraft
- Registration
- ZK-HAG
- Reported as
- Robinson R66 (NO SERIES)
- Category
- Helicopter
- Serial number
- 0015
- Engine
- Rolls-Royce, turbo shaft
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Registered owner
- Heliops Southland Limited