Hughes 369E accident near Lake Ross, New Zealand, NZ
On December 15, 2013, a Hughes 369E (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Lake Ross, New Zealand, NZ. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- December 15, 2013
- Place
- Lake Ross, New Zealand, NZ
- Aircraft
- Hughes 369E · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 44.881°S, 167.964°E
- NTSB ID
- 20131223X32100
Official records · WPR14WA072
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot, the sole occupant, was 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: Civil Aviation Authority Safety Investigations Unit Level 15, Asteron Centre 55 Featherston St Wellington 6011, New Zealand Tel: (64) 04-560-9400
Probable cause
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
