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| Date: | Tuesday 19 February 2002 |
| Time: | 09:30 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HOH |
| MSN: | 0133 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Opihi R -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The helicopter was positioning for agricultural operations in the Fairlie area; the pilot was following the Opihi River at low level in poor weather (low cloud and drizzle). At the confluence of the Opihi and Opuha Rivers, the helicopter collided with ad omestic powerline spanning the river. The height of the line was estimated at 10 metres above the riverbed. The helicopter landed heavily in the riverbed.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 02/412
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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