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October 30, 2016 · Robinson R44 · ZK-HTH
Kamo, New Zealand, NZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Kamo, New Zealand, NZ
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Tail Number
ZK-HTH
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR17WA016
On October 30, 2016, a Robinson R44, ZK-HTH, was destroyed by fire after it collided with terrain near Kamo, New Zealand, The helicopter was operated by Helisika Agricultural Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot and passenger were fatally 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
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On October 30, 2016, a Robinson R44, ZK-HTH, was destroyed by fire after it collided with terrain near Kamo, New Zealand, The helicopter was operated by Helisika Agricultural Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot and passenger were fatally 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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:58 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44
Tail NumberZK-HTH
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0