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| Date: | Saturday 4 July 2009 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Taupo -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
It was reported that the helicopter had an engine failure and carried out an autorotation into a creek bed. The pilot suspected water in the fuel. Investigation foung large quanities of water throughout the fuel system, no other cause could be found. The fuel system was cleaned and the engine ran normally with fresh fuel.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 09/2539
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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