2018 年瓦纳卡一架直升机因后门打开、工作服撞击尾桨而坠毁，造成三人死亡。 2018 Wānaka triple-fatal helicopter crash caused by rear door opening, overalls striking tail rotor.

交通事故调查委员会 (TAIC) 的最新报告显示，2018 年，瓦纳卡机场附近的一架直升机后门意外打开，导致工作服飞出并撞到尾桨，造成了三人死亡的事故。 A new report by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) indicates that the unexpected opening of a rear door in a helicopter near Wānaka Airport led to overalls flying out and striking the tail rotor, causing a triple-fatal crash in 2018. 事故造成两名环境保护部工作人员和飞行员尼克·沃利斯死亡。 The accident killed two Department of Conservation workers and pilot Nick Wallis. 该报告还强调需要更明确的指示和遵守维护手册以防止类似事件发生。 The report also highlights the need for clearer instructions and adherence to maintenance manuals to prevent similar incidents.