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ZK-HPC

Substantial
None

ROBINSON R44 - IIS/N: 10525

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 23, 2015
NTSB Number
ENG15RA012
Location
Waikaia, New Zealand
Event ID
20150224X70026
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
ZK-HPC
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
10525
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 - IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On January 23, 2015, a Robinson R44 II experienced a severe in-flight vibration, after which the pilot successfully landed the helicopter. A subsequent inspection found a crack on one of the main rotor blades. This incident is being investigated by the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) and the NTSB is participating as the United States Accredited Representative to the New Zealand TAIC as the State of Design and State of Manufacture of the helicopter. For additional information, contact the New Zealand TAIC at:

Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Level 16 AXA Centre

80 The Terrace

P.O. Box 10323

The Terrace

Wellington 6143

New Zealand

Tel.: (64) 4-473-0199

E-mail: inquiries@taic.org.nz

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# ENG15RA012

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