ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 308085
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| Date: | Monday 26 November 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  MD Helicopter MD520N |
| Owner/operator: | Wanganui Aero Work |
| Registration: | ZK-HHY |
| MSN: | LN058 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Waiouru -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The MD520N was engaged in fighting a brush fire.
While manoeuvering to drop a load of water on the fire, the pilot apparently heard a 'thump' or 'muffled bang' from behind him and the engine began 'winding down.' The pilot turned the helicopter through 120 degrees and commenced an autorotation. It touched down hard sustaining substantial damage.
Sources:
WAAS
https://www.aeroboek.nl/520/LN-058.HTM
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