ROBINSON R44
Kamo, New Zealand — October 30, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 30, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR17WA016 |
| Event ID | 20161102X15431 |
| Location | Kamo, New Zealand |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On October 30, 2016, a Robinson R44, ZK-HTH, was destroyed by fire after it collided with terrain near Kamo, New Zealand, The helicopter was operated by Helisika Agricultural Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot and passenger were 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:
Transport Accident Investigation Commission
P.O. Box 10323, The Terrace
Wellington 6143, New Zealand
Level 16, 80 the Terrace
Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Phone 0800 188 926
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.