Date:	Thursday 26 April 2001
Time:	16:30
Type:	Robinson R22 Beta
Owner/operator:	North Shore Helicopters
Registration:	ZK-HLB
MSN:	0829
Year of manufacture:	1988
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-J2A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Location:	Jacobs River, West Coast -   New Zealand
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	North Ahore Airfield, Auckland
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The helicopter was cruising slowly when the engine rpm reduced to an idle, forcing the pilot to carry out an autorotation. This resulted in a heavy landing, which significantly damaged the helicopter and briefly activated the ELT. Engineering investigation revealed a fuel blockage in the carburettor's idle and intermediate jets.

1. http://www.caa.govt.nz/Script/Accident_Details.asp?Oc=01/1483
2. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://coptercrazy.brinkster.net/search/r22show.asp?start=801&count=50]
3. http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/accidentdetails.aspx?accidentkey=2369
4. http://www.dave.wise.btinternet.co.uk/DWZKHIL.htm
5. http://www.helispot.com/photos/531/ [pic dated 4/11/1998]

Date/time	Contributor	Updates
04-Nov-2008 10:35	ASN archive	Added
21-Feb-2012 12:19	Dr. John Smith	Updated [Cn, Operator, Phase, Departure airport, Source, ]
21-Feb-2012 12:19	Dr. John Smith	Updated
26-Sep-2016 14:31	Dr.John Smith	Updated [Source, ]
09-Feb-2022 17:34	Ron Averes	Updated [Location, ]