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| Date: | Saturday 18 January 2003 |
| Time: | 10:15 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HDY |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Haast Pass -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot was hovering over tussock-covered sloping ground at 3500 feet amsl while a passenger boarded. As the passenger became seated the helicopter sank, and the main rotor contacted the waist-high tussock. The helicopter immediately began to yaw to the right and contact the ground. It rolled down the slope for 20 metres before coming to rest.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 03/131
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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