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

A helicopter crashed near Wellington after a loose fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor, leading to loss of control and the deaths of the pilot and crewmember.

• A helicopter crashed near Wellington after a loose fence wire wrapped around the tail rotor.
• The fence wire was part of an old stock fence, poorly maintained and obscured by vegetation.
• The pilot and crewmember died when the helicopter lost control and crashed into terrain.