A helicopter operating in New Zealand struck a ridgeline during an external load operation, resulting in serious injury to the pilot.
On February 19, 2017, at 0930 local time, a McDonnell Douglas Hughes 369E, registration ZK-HRK, was involved in an accident in the Waimarino Forest near Raetihi, New Zealand. The aircraft, operated by Precision Helicopters Ltd., was performing an external load operation when it collided with a ridgeline.
The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained serious injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the impact.
No probable cause was provided in the source material.
A helicopter operating in New Zealand struck a ridgeline during an external load operation, resulting in serious injury to the pilot.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 19 Feb 2017 involved a Hughes 369E E, operated by Hill Country Helicopters (1986) Limited, at Raetihi, New Zealand.
No probable cause was provided in the source material.
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