AO-1994-009 Hughes 369HS ZK-HVO, passenger's hand struck by main rotor of the helicopter, Rotorua Agrodome, 17 March 1994

Aviation

Published date: 29 August 1994
Accident/Incident date: 17 March 1994
Status: Published
Jurisdiction: New Zealand

Executive summary

After boarding ZK-HVO for a scenic flight at Rotorua on 17 March 1994, one of the passengers stood up in the doorway and raised his hand to wave to other members of his tour group. His hand was struck by the helicopter's main rotor. No specific safety issues were addressed.