Fatal helicopter crash: Fence wire around tail rotor brought down chopper (opens original article in a new tab)

A helicopter crashed near Wellington after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, leading to loss of control and fatal impact. The fence was old, obscured by vegetation, and in poor condition. The pilot and crewmember were culling feral goats and deer when the accident occurred.

• A helicopter crashed near Wellington after fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor.
• The fence wire was part of an old stock fence, obscured by vegetation and in poor condition.
• The pilot and crewmember were culling feral goats and deer when the accident occurred.