Robinson R44 II collision with terrain near Queenstown, New Zealand

2 fatalities • Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand

A training flight involving a Robinson R44 II ended in a fatal terrain collision near Queenstown.

What happened

On February 19, 2015, at 0244 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, registration ZK-IPY, crashed into terrain near Queenstown, New Zealand. The aircraft, which was being operated by Over the Top Limited as a training flight, struck the ground under circumstances that were not determined. The accident resulted in 2 fatalities.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Feb 2015 ROBINSON R44 II II accident near Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand?

A training flight involving a Robinson R44 II ended in a fatal terrain collision near Queenstown.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 2015 ROBINSON R44 II II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Feb 2015 involved a ROBINSON R44 II II, operated by Over The Top Limited, at Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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