Pilot was Scott Finlayson, rescued safely and briefly hospitalised.

Date:

20 January, 2011

Reg:

ZK-ISF

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

Location:

nr Taranga Island, Bream Bay

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Finlayson-Helicopters

Link:

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/witnesses-helped-save-chopper-pilot-s-life-4003436

Link:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/accidents/news/article.cfm?c_id=13&objectid=10700917

Link:

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/regional/66680/pilot-plucked-from-sea-after-helicopter-crash