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| Date: | Saturday 25 September 2004 |
| Time: | 11:45 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-IVC |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Glenorchy -
 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 experienced a hard landing. The landing skid collapsed and the helicopter tipped over, causing substantial damage. The hard landing was caused by the pilot inadvertently hitting the hydraulic boost switch when aiming fo r the load release button. The design of this system is now being reconsidered by the FAA.
Sources:
CAA NZ Occurrence 04/3106
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| 03-May-2025 18:26 | ASN | Added |
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