Preliminary 2 fatal Dec 13, 2025

ZK-IWZ crash at Ranana, New Zealand

Bell 206 at Ranana, New Zealand

DateDec 13, 2025
Tail numberZK-IWZ
AircraftBell 206 · Bell 206 JetRanger · B06
LocationRanana, New Zealand
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 137
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseGAA26WA051

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Unknown or undetermined during enroute Injuries: 2 fatal. N/A.

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