Summary
On January 27, 2026, a Hughes 269C (ZK-HGP) was involved in an accident near Paekakariki Hill, NZ. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA26WA087. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZK-HGP.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
NTSB Number
GAA26WA087
Location
Paekakariki Hill, New Zealand
Event ID
20260128202357
Coordinates
-41.054537, 174.937204
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
269C
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# GAA26WA087