On Wednesday 2 October 2002 at 1215, ZK-HRC, a Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter, was positioning to uplift passengers for a local scenic flight. Approaching to land at the Huka Falls landing pad, the pilot reported a loss of engine power. The pilot managed to fly the helicopter onto the landing pad, where it slid across the pad and over the edge, rolling on to its side. The 2 occupants received minor scratches and bruising. The helicopter was extensively damaged.
The cause of the power loss was not determined.
No new safety issues were identified.
