A tuna boat based helicopter crashed into the sea, with only one of the two crew members recovered.  34-year-old pilot Mexican pilot, Eduardo Lavalle lost his life.

Date:

2 October, 2011

Reg:

ZK-HLL

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

1081

Location:

NW of Samoa

Country:

Samoa

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Western-Pacific-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.caa.govt.nz/weekly_accident_reports/Accidents_registered_to_03_Oct_2011.pdf

Link:

http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=63768