Hughes 269A ZK-HQY, descended into trees after power loss, Fiordland National Park, 9 December 1989
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
89-104
The helicopter's engine was heard misfiring and subsequently the aircraft was seen descending rapidly. A plume of smoke indicated that an accident had occurred. The pilot was assisted from the burning wreckage but succumbed to his injuries later in the day.
Location
Fiordland National Park