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| Date: | Thursday 18 December 2008 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HBG |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Springs Junction -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot attempted a down-wind departure at near maximum all-up-weight on agricultural operations. Despite having jettisoned the spray load, and having descending terrain, a successful departure could not be achieved. Rotor rpm decreased as a result of o ver-pitching, and the helicopter landed heavily in a creek-bed approximately 200 to 300 m away from the departure site
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 08/5219
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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