CAA NZ has grounded all R44s because of concerns about the blades following the apparent failure of a -7 blade, yes -7.
The Civil Aviation Authority is grounding Robinson R44 series helicopters following a fatal chopper crash this week.
All Robinson R44 series helicopters fitted with main rotor blades P/N CO16-7, otherwise known as dash 7 blades, have been banned from flying as of today, the CAA said in a statement.
The directive was issued in response to an investigation into an R44 accident near Queenstown on Thursday
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