Pilot Debrief

MD HELICOPTER 600 near Waiouru — 2018-06-13

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Date
2018-06-13
Location
Waiouru, NZ
Aircraft
MD HELICOPTER 600
Registration
ZK-ILD
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On June 13, 2018, at 2048 Universal Coordinated time, an MD 600N helicopter, ZK-ILD crashed in a remote area for unknown reasons near Waiouru, New Zealand. The pilot and four passengers were seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the Government of New Zealand. The investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Chief Executive Officer Transport Accident Investigation Commission Level 16 80 The Terrace Wellington 6011 New Zealand P.O. Box 10-323 Wellington 6143 New Zealand Tel.: (64) 4-473-0199 (24 hours) (64) 4-473-3112 E-mail: inquiries@taic.org.nz Fax: (64) 4-499-1510 Website: http://www.taic.org.nz

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Unknown

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