Helo Crash in NZ
 

Just heard a piece on the news that there has been a helo crash near Thames. More info on the news at 6pm in half an hour so will update.

Ned

Just watched the news and it was one of Heliflight's 300s from Ardmore. Crashed in the mangrove swamps in the Firth of Thames. There was the pilot Josh someone and his girlfriend onboard. Both got out ok but looking at the wreckage it makes you wonder how the hell they did.

Seems like that was the second one in two months for Heliflight as news said they lost another one near Whitford in December.

Ned

Lucky to walk away from that one by the photos.

Heli-flight have had more than their fare share of dings over the years:rolleyes:

Great day to fly though.

Let's hope it stays at 2 and no more. Glad eveyone got out OK. Was truly a good day for flying today.
:ok:

Wasn't anything like here then, us fellas in the british isles should of become bleeding sailors!!! :\

Rotorhead, I used to live there and that's part of why I live here.:ok:




edited for typo Doh!

Aha, Evil Twin, you may be able to help me so!!!!

How does a man get a visa to go down there an work as an aul bush pilot or the like? I've had my eye on it recently but have had no one to collar an question on the subject!

PM me if ya like, thanking you!!!!!!!!!!

Glad no one was hurt.

Just reading about the 300s - they do seem to have a reassuring design and engineering integrity, with plenty of safety features in the unfortunate event of an accident.