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AO-2016-008: Robinson R66 helicopter, Partial power loss, forced landing, Hokonui Hills, Southland, 14 November 2016

Aviation AO-2016-008: Robinson R66 helicopter, Partial power loss, forced landing, Hokonui Hills, Southland, 14 November 2016

6 December 2018, Inquiry Status: Closed
The helicopter suffered extensive damage and the pilot escaped with minor injuries during an emergency landing attempted after rotor power was lost during an agricultural spraying operation. Contaminated fuel was very likely the cause of the power loss; the operator’s refuelling procedures left opportunities for contamination to occur. TAIC made recommendations for more educational material to alert operators to contamination risks, and for the promotion of lessons learned from this accident.
Accountability documents

Accountability documents

The Commission's Annual Report 2017-18 was tabled 27 Nov. in Parliament. TAIC is making a real difference to reducing the risk of transport-related harm for New Zealanders and international transport users. It is meeting volume and timeliness targets and looking to the future from a firm founda...
New Deputy Chief Commissioner

New Deputy Chief Commissioner

26 October 2018
Commissioner Stephen Davies Howard has been appointed Deputy Chief Commissioner from 1 November 2018, replacing Peter McKenzie QC CNZM whose term expires on 31 October. Chief Commissioner Jane Meares said that Mr McKenz...