MD Helicopter 500N accident near Gisborne, New Zealand, Nz, March 19, 2014
On March 19, 2014 at about 8:30 pm local time, a MD Helicopter 500N, registered ZKHQP, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Gisborne, New Zealand. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 19, 2014 · about 8:30 pm local time
- Place
- Gisborne, New Zealand, New Zealand
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- MD Helicopter 500N N
- Registration
- ZKHQP · no longer on the register · serial LN093
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,849 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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