ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 258974
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| Date: | Sunday 14 April 2019 |
| Time: | 08:25 |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Otaki, Wellington 5 -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was conducting aerial spraying when the helicopter struck an electric fence wire. He was aware of the location of the wire and had avoided it during the other spray runs. He could not explain why he ‘cut the corner’ and hit the wire during that particular run.
He managed to execute an emergency landing. However, the helicopter suffered extensive damage to the front canopy and a rotor blade.
Sources:
CAA Occurrence Ref 19/2728
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-May-2021 18:25 | harro | Added |
| 09-Feb-2022 17:05 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
| 13-Feb-2022 04:02 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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