HUGHES 269C
Paekakariki Hill — January 27, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 27, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA26WA087 |
| Event ID | 20260128202357 |
| Location | Paekakariki Hill |
| Country | NZ |
| Coordinates | -41.05454, 174.93720 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 269C |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
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.