ZK-IWZBELL 2062025-12-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 206S/N: 51123

Summary

On December 13, 2025, a Bell 206 (ZK-IWZ) was involved in an accident near Ranana, NZ. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA26WA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZK-IWZ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 13, 2025
NTSB Number
GAA26WA051
Location
Ranana, New Zealand
Event ID
20251215202164
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Serial Number
51123
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
206B06
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA26WA051