HUGHES 369D
Lake Sumner, New Zealand, May 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lake Sumner, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR12WA446 |
| Event ID | 20150529X30904 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| Registration # | ZK-HXZ |
| Owner | Way To Go Heli Services Limited |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On May 21, 2012, at 0200 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, ZK-HXZ, registered to and operated by Way to Go Heliservices, crashed into Lake Sumner, New Zealand, under unknown circumstances. The helicopter sank in 125 meters of water and was not recovered until May 2015. The pilot, the sole occupant was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was being operated for agricultural weed spraying under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of New Zealand.
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.