ZK-HNA

Destroyed
Fatal

HUGHES 369ES/N: 0477E

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 15, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14WA072
Location
Lake Ross, New Zealand, New Zealand
Event ID
20131223X32100
Coordinates
-44.880554, 167.964447
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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Aircraft Information

Registration
ZK-HNA
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
0477E
Model / ICAO
369E

Analysis

On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of New Zealand. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Civil Aviation Authority

Safety Investigations Unit

Level 15, Asteron Centre

55 Featherston St

Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Tel: (64) 04-560-9400

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14WA072