ZK-IPY

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44 IIS/N: 10555

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 19, 2015
NTSB Number
WPR15WA108
Location
Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand
Event ID
20150220X45640
Coordinates
-45.202220, 168.574996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
ZK-IPY
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
10555
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 19, 2015, at 0244 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, ZK-IPY, operated by Over the Top Limited, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Queenstown, New Zealand. The two occupants on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The training flight was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand.

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:

Transport Accident Investigation Commission

P.O. Box 10323, The Terrace

Wellington 6143, New Zealand

Level 16, 80 the Terrace

Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Phone 0800 188 926

Fax +64 4 499 1510

Website: http://www.taic.org.nz

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR15WA108