MD Helicopters MD520N incident in Wanaka, New Zealand

No fatalities • Wanaka, New Zealand

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand notified the NTSB of an incident involving an MD Helicopters MD520N on October 6, 2016.

On October 6, 2016, an incident occurred in Wanaka, New Zealand, involving an MD Helicopters MD520N, registration ZK-IJW.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, acting as the State of design and manufacture for the helicopter powerplant. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 2016 MD HELICOPTER 500 N accident near Wanaka, New Zealand?

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand notified the NTSB of an incident involving an MD Helicopters MD520N on October 6, 2016.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 2016 MD HELICOPTER 500 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 2016 involved a MD HELICOPTER 500 N, at Wanaka, New Zealand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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