ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 190107
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| Date: | Sunday 25 October 2015 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HUC |
| MSN: | 10655 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Raetihi, Whanganui -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot of ZK-HUC was engaged in a spraying operation, applying Roundup on a paddock in hill country near Raetihi. The pilot reported turning too tightly at the end of a run when approximately 20% to 30% through the load, and got into power settling. The pilot was engaged in a spraying operation, applying Roundup on a paddock in hill country near Raetihi. The pilot reported turning too tightly at the end of a run when approximately 20 per cent to 30 per cent through the load. The pilot turned the helicopter into wind and downhill towards his escape route, but with inadequate power available to recover, the tail struck the ground. The pilot reports that he has discussed the event with his peers, and that "they have all learned from this". The pilot also reports follow-up training with his instructor.
Sources:
https://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Accident_Details.asp?Oc=15/5060
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 9 November 2006 | ZK-HUC | Sutton’s Moss Limited | 0 | near Punakaiki, West Coast | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Sep-2016 14:23 | Aerossurance | Added |
| 09-Feb-2022 17:06 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 12-Feb-2022 02:30 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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