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February 19, 2017 · Hughes 369E E · ZK-HRK
Raetihi, NZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Raetihi, NZ
Aircraft
Hughes 369E E
Tail Number
ZK-HRK
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR17WA069
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369E E
Tail NumberZK-HRK
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · M250-C20B · Turboshaft
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0