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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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