AO-1993-003 Hughes 369 HS ZK-HQE, bystander walked into the aircraft's tail rotor, near Papakaio 13 km north of Oamaru, 17 February 1993

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.