HUGHES 369E
Lake Ross, New Zealand, December 15, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 15, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Ross, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Coordinates | -44.88055, 167.96445 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA072 |
| Event ID | 20131223X32100 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369E |
| Registration # | ZK-HNA |
| Owner | Milford Helicopters Limited |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot, the sole occupant, was 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:
Civil Aviation Authority
Safety Investigations Unit
Level 15, Asteron Centre
55 Featherston St
Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tel: (64) 04-560-9400
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.