Pilot made an emergency landing in a paddock for unknown reason.  Inspection cover in firewall had not been closed during pre-flight checks and helicopter was consumed by fire.  Sole occupant pilot got out OK without injury

Date:

15 April, 2016

Reg:

ZK-IMS

Make:

Guimbal

Model:

G2

MSN:

1036

Location:

Tikitere near Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2016/04/emergency-helicopter-landing-in-rotorua.html

Link:

http://www.okarekaruralfire.com/media/previous/3