Helicopter experienced an engine mechanical issue during a post maintenance ferry flight. An autorotation was conducted, with a heavy landing causing substantial damage – Tail boom cut but helicopter did end up on its skids. The pilot was uninjured.

Date:

7 June, 2013

Reg:

ZK-HTA

Make:

Bell

Model:

B206

MSN:

3404

Location:

Tantragee Saddle, near Nelson

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Marlborough-Helicopters

Link:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/8768425/Chopper-makes-emergency-landing

Link:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/8768427/Emergency-landing-for-chopper-pilot

Link:

http://www.caa.govt.nz/Weekly_Accident_Reports/Accidents_registered_to_10_Jun_2013.pdf