Pilot had left the rotors to run down and departed the helicopter.  “Blades seen to begin oscillating, striking the tail boom and the ground beside the helicopter”

Date:

9 August, 2012

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

Location:

Minnaret Peaks

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Alpine-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/221304/inquiry-helicopter-incident