MD HELICOPTER 600

Waiouru, June 13, 2018

Event Information

DateJune 13, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationWaiouru
CountryNZ
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberWPR18WA169
Event ID20180614X24723

Aircraft

MakeMD HELICOPTER
Model600
Registration #ZK-ILD
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious5
Minor0
None0
Total Injured5

Full Narrative

On June 13, 2018, at 2048 Universal Coordinated time, an MD 600N helicopter, ZK-ILD crashed in a remote area for unknown reasons near Waiouru, New Zealand. The pilot and four passengers were seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of New Zealand.

The investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

The Chief Executive Officer

Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Level 16

80 The Terrace

Wellington 6011

New Zealand



P.O. Box 10-323

Wellington 6143

New Zealand



Tel.: (64) 4-473-0199 (24 hours)

(64) 4-473-3112

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.

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