HUGHES 369D
Moonlight Creek, New Zealand, February 25, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 25, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Moonlight Creek, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Coordinates | -44.94944, 168.59833 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA128 |
| Event ID | 20140304X53552 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| Registration # | ZK-IQQ |
| Owner | D.P. Nyhon Holdings Limited |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On February 25, 2014, at 2055 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, ZK-IQQ, was substantially damaged when the main rotor blades contacted and severed the tailboom at the conclusion of an autorotation and landing near Moonlight Creek, New Zealand. The helicopter was registered to Heli Tours Limited and operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot and two passengers were not 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 (CAA)
P.O. Box 3555
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Tel: (64) 4-560-9400
Fax: (64) 4-569-2024
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.