Main rotor blade struck the tail boom during start-up due to a wind gust. Significant damage was caused to the tail boom, with associated damage to the rotor blades.

Date:

11 January, 2013

Reg:

ZK-IPY

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

10555

Location:

Glenorchy

Country:

New Zealand

Civil / Military:

Civil