ROBINSON R44 - II
Waikaia — January 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ENG15RA012 |
| Event ID | 20150224X70026 |
| Location | Waikaia |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 - II |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On January 23, 2015, a Robinson R44 II experienced a severe in-flight vibration, after which the pilot successfully landed the helicopter. A subsequent inspection found a crack on one of the main rotor blades. This incident is being investigated by the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) and the NTSB is participating as the United States Accredited Representative to the New Zealand TAIC as the State of Design and State of Manufacture of the helicopter. For additional information, contact the New Zealand TAIC at:
Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Level 16 AXA Centre
80 The Terrace
P.O. Box 10323
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
Tel.: (64) 4-473-0199
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (64) 4-499-1510
Website: http://www.taic.org.nz
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.