A Robinson R66 helicopter sustained substantial damage following a low rotor RPM warning and subsequent impact with terrain.
On November 14, 2016, at 0230 UTC, a Robinson R66, registration ZK-HAG, was performing a spraying run near Winton, New Zealand. While the helicopter was turning downwind, the pilot received a low rotor RPM warning. Following this warning, the aircraft collided with the terrain. The pilot was not injured, but the helicopter sustained substantial damage.
This flight was operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the regulations of the government of NewER Zealand.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
A Robinson R66 helicopter sustained substantial damage following a low rotor RPM warning and subsequent impact with terrain.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 14 Nov 2016 involved a Robinson R66 NO SERIES, operated by Heliops Southland Limited, at Winton, New Zealand.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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