Robinson R22 Beta ZK-HDC, main rotor separation after mast bumping in turbulence, near Hukerenui North Auckland Province, 4 January 1991
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
91-001
The helicopter's main rotor was seen to separate from the aircraft while it was cruising at a low level. Both occupants were killed in the subsequent collision with the terrain.
Location
near Hukerenui, North Auckland Province (-35.519452,174.187503) [may be approximate]