Preliminary
2 fatal
Jan 27, 2026
ZK-HGP crash at Paekakariki Hill, New Zealand
Hughes 269C at Paekakariki Hill, New Zealand
DateJan 27, 2026
Tail numberZK-HGP
AircraftHughes 269C · Schweizer 269/300 · H269
LocationPaekakariki Hill, New Zealand
Phase of flightUnknown
OperationNon-US
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseGAA26WA087
Report summary
Unknown or undetermined Injuries: 2 fatal. N/A.
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