MD HELICOPTER 500N
Gisborne, New Zealand, March 19, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gisborne, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA148 |
| Event ID | 20140327X21042 |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 500N |
| Registration # | ZK-HQP |
| Owner | Gisborne Helicopters Limited |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On March 19, 2014, at 2030 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopters 500N, ZK-HQP, was preparing for a fire lighting operation when it crashed in Hawkes Bay near Gisborne, New Zealand. The helicopter was operated by Gisborne Helicopters Limited under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger 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.