On Saturday 20 January 1996 at about 0730 hours, Robinson R22 Beta helicopter ZK-HVX collided with trees and terrain during a private venison hunting flight. The shooter was killed, and the pilot was seriously injured. No safety recommendations were made. A safety issue was identified relating to the suitability of this type of helicopter for this operation. Factors in this accident were mishandling of the helicopter, or misjudgement by the pilot while manoeuvring close to the top of the trees.
