Robinson R-66 ZK-IXT
15 November 2025 · Wellington, New Zealand · Unknown
Summary
On 15 November 2025 at about 18:55 local time, a Robinson R-66 registered ZK-IXT was involved in an accident near Wellington, New Zealand. The number of people on board was not recorded. The aircraft was substantially damaged. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.
The record
- Date
- at 18:55
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -41.2627, 174.6494
- Aircraft
- Robinson R-66
- Registration
- ZK-IXT
- Category
- Helicopter
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Non-U.S., Commercial
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- NTSB number
- GAA26WA026
People
Injuries not recorded.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.
Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.
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