Hughes 369HS ZK-HCT, collision with terrain, near Whangarei, 4 November 1994
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
94-024
On 4 November 1994 at about 1815 hours Hughes 369HS helicopter ZK-HCT departed from a farm property on a positioning flight to Whangarei Airport. Just after take-off, the helicopter turned abruptly to the left and struck the ground in a 90º bank. The pilot was killed and the two passengers seriously injured.
Location
near Whangarei