- Date
- February 19, 2017
- Place
- Raetihi, New Zealand
- Injuries
- 1 serious
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Phase of flight
- Maneuvering
- Aircraft
- ZK-HRKHughes 369E
- Defining event
- Maneuvering: Unknown or undetermined
- NTSB office
- Western Pacific Region
- Lead agency
- Other
- Case key
- 94791
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Sequence of events
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Factual narrative
On February 19, 2017, at 0930 local time, a McDonnell Douglas Hughes 369E, ZK-HRK, operated by Precision Helicopters Ltd. collided with a ridgeline in the Waimarino Forest near Raetihi, New Zealand during an external load operation. The helicopter was being operated in accordance with the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously 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: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Safety Investigations Unit Level 15, Asteron Centre 55 Featherston St Wellington 6011, New Zealand Tel: (64) 04-560-9400
Aircraft
- Registration
- ZK-HRK
- Reported as
- Hughes 369E (E)
- Category
- Helicopter
- Serial number
- 0267E
- Engine
- Rolls Royce M250-C20B, turbo shaft
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Fire
- Unknown
- Registered owner
- Hill Country Helicopters (1986) Limited