Robinson R66
Winton — November 14, 2016
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR17WA022 |
| Event ID | 20161117X64217 |
| Location | Winton |
| Country | NZ |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Robinson |
| Model | R66 |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor RPM warning after turning downwind on a spraying run, near Winton, New Zealand and subsequently collided with terrain. The pilot was not 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.