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| Date: | Tuesday 20 March 2007 |
| Time: | 13:40 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-IAP |
| MSN: | 0128 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Matawai -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot reported that, while turning downwind for the next spray run, the helicopter began losing power and descending rapidly. The horn came on and the machine struck the ground heavily; the skids broke off before it rolled onto its side. The pilot fel t the cause may have been that he flew into his own rotorwash.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 07/859
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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