A Tragic Accident: The Unauthorized Helicopter Flight

On a seemingly ordinary day, a tragic accident unfolded that would forever change the lives of those involved. Blake Wilson, a seasoned helicopter pilot, met with a fatal accident when his twin-engine helicopter collided with the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in August.

The incident occurred on 28th September 2019, when Wilson, under the influence of alcohol, took control of the aircraft. The aircraft, a Cessna 172, was on a routine flight from Auckland to Wellington. The flight was uneventful until the pilot’s impaired judgment led to a series of errors. ## The Incident Overview On September 28, 2019, a routine flight from Auckland to Wellington turned tragic due to the pilot’s impaired judgment.

He had been flying for 20 years. He had flown a number of flights in the area.