EUROCOPTER AS350
Fox Glacier, November 21, 2015
Event Information
| Date | November 21, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fox Glacier |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR16WA034 |
| Event ID | 20151202X05945 |
Aircraft
| Make | EUROCOPTER |
| Model | AS350 |
| Registration # | ZKHKU |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 7 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 7 |
Full Narrative
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter, which occurred on November 21, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the New Zealand Transport Safety Investigation Commission investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture and Design of the engine.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Wellington, New Zealand
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.