ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 46231
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 February 2003 |
| Time: | 10:30 |
| Type: |  Schweizer 269C (300C) |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-HRX |
| MSN: | S-1180 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Kaimanawa Range -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was carrying out a demonstration flight for a potential client and intended to land on a peak in the Kaimanawa Ranges. The pilot reported that on approach he misjudged the wind direction, and the helicopter struck the ground prematurely with sufficient forward speed to cause it to nose over.
Sources:
NZ-REGISTER
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Nov-2008 10:35 | ASN archive | Added |
| 20-Sep-2019 15:27 | BEAVERSPOTTER | Updated [Cn, Source] |
| 09-Oct-2021 04:52 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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