Hughes 369D ZK-HHG, collision with power lines, Mohaka, 14 March 1994
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
94-008
A Hughes 369D helicopter collided with two 11,000 volt electric power conductors on 14 March 1994 at Mohaka near Wairoa. The safety issues identified were the need for detailed preparation before engaging in low level air transport operations, the permissive operation of low level air transport operations and the marking of long spans of wires above wide valleys.
Location
Mohaka (-39.091658,177.175012) [may be approximate]