Hughes 369E ZK-HRK

Summary

On 19 February 2017 at about 09:30 local time, a Hughes 369E registered ZK-HRK was involved in an accident near Raetihi, New Zealand. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause statement is available for this record.

Date

19 February 2017 at 09:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Raetihi, New Zealand

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Hughes 369E

Registration

ZK-HRK

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

NTSB number

WPR17WA069

1 person was seriously injured.

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. No probable cause statement is present in the source data.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

Read the full NTSB 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

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.