Hughes 369 HS ZK-HQE, bystander walked into the aircraft's tail rotor, near Papakaio 13 km north of Oamaru, 17 February 1993
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
93-003
While the helicopter was being refuelled a bystander, who was the father of the two men conducting a spraying operation, walked into the aircraft's tail rotor and lost his life. The victim had been briefed on safety precautions and had observed them carefully but on this occasion he became distracted and walked into the danger area.
Location
near Papakaio 13 km north of Oamaru (-44.983302,170.983315) [may be approximate]