Wind factor contributed to helicopter toppling during take-off
Pilot and two passengers received minor injuries in crash.
Bell 206L-3 Longranger before the accident. Photo: Nathan Cox
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An accident inquiry into a helicopter that toppled over on take-off found no safety issues and made no recommendations.
The owner-operator of the Bell 206L-3 Longranger was taking off from their property near Whakatane on July 27, 2025, to fly back to Ardmore, where the aircraft is usually
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