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| Date: | Wednesday 10 April 2013 |
| Time: | 08:03 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 |
| Owner/operator: | Duncan Storrier Holdings Ltd |
| Registration: | ZK-HLY |
| MSN: | 1115 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Christchurch -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA NZ |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
During his after-start checks, the pilot raised the collective to test the low-rpm warning. The helicopter 'leapt' off the ground unexpectedly and yawed rapidly, the tail rotor and fin striking and penetrating a nearby avgas tanker trailer. No fire ensued .
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 13/1774
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 17 April 2025 | VH-KKM | Private | 0 | Moorabbin Airport, VIC (MBW/YMMB) |  |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
| 04-Jul-2025 16:31 | ASN | Updated [Operator, ] |
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