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| Date: | Thursday 14 June 2012 |
| Time: | 08:50 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-ISG |
| MSN: | 0472 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1998 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Opuawhanga -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot and supervising pilot carried out a ground briefing of the area to be sprayed, and identified a potential hazard of power lines running between two buildings on the property. During the preparatory reconnaissance flight, power lines were identif ied close to a tree line. About half-way through the spraying operation, the supervising pilot saw the helicopter operating from a different direction, and shortly afterwards, collide with the power line. The pilot made a safe landing, and inspection found only minor damage to the helicopter. Several properties in the district were without power until the line was repaired.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 12/2716
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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