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Helicopter incidents in New Zealand
12 helicopter incidents recorded in New Zealand from our database, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
12
Confirmed fatalities
9
Fatal incidents
7
Peak year
2013 (3)
| Date | Location | Aircraft | Fatalities | Severity | Cause | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-02 | Dansey Pass | McDonnell Douglas 500 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2016-10-30 | Kamo | Robinson R44 | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2015-02-19 | Queenstown | Robinson R44 II | 2 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2014-10-07 | Mount Arthur | Robinson R44 II | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2014-03-19 | Gisborne | MD Helicopters 500N | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2014-02-25 | Moonlight Creek | Hughes 369D | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2013-12-15 | Lake Ross | Hughes 369E | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2013-03-30 | New Plymouth | Robinson R22 BETA | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2013-03-09 | Turangi | Robinson R66 | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2012-05-21 | Lake Sumner | Hughes 369D | 1 | fatal | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2011-02-27 | Manuwatu | Bell UH-1H | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |
| 2011-01-20 | Northland | Bell 206 | — | unknown | Under investigation | NTSB |