Kahotea
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Kahotea was a decorated soldier in the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) who tragically died during a training exercise in 2019. His death occurred while conducting a maneuver known as a 'wheel bump' with U.S. Green Berets, resulting in a fall from a Black Hawk helicopter. This incident prompted extensive investigations and reforms within the NZSAS regarding safety practices, highlighting the need for more rigorous training protocols and the adherence to established safety measures.
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In the case of Kahotea’s death in 2019, he fell to his death from the same training house while trying a new technique.
NZSAS soldier accidentally shot after bullet ricochets off thrown grenadeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-08
New Zealand· 2026-07-08
Kahotea, a decorated NZSAS soldier and a father, died during a 2019 training exercise.
NZSAS inquest hears of safety failures and Army overhaul after Kahotea deathThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-12
New Zealand· 2026-02-12
