Accident Overview
On March 9, 2013, a Robinson R66 helicopter, registered as ZK-IHU, collided with mountainous terrain near Turangi, New Zealand. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Heli Sika Limited under New Zealand civil regulations. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the helicopter was substantially damaged.
Investigation
The accident is under investigation by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) of New Zealand. The TAIC is the responsible authority for investigating transport accidents in New Zealand. Further details may be obtained from the Deputy Chief Investigator of Accidents, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, P.O. Box 10-323, Wellington 6143, New Zealand.
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. No additional details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision have been specified in the source material.