Canterbury Aviation
Safety profile and incident history for Canterbury Aviation.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
1
Recent Incidents
Avro 504
Wigram AFB (Christchurch) Canterbury Regional Council
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Wigram AFB. There were no casualties.
December 30, 1921 1 Fatalities
Avro 504
Motunau Canterbury Regional Council
The pilot H. C. Grout was performing some demo flights in the region of Blenheim. After a stop in Kaikoura, he was positioning to his base in Christchurch. En route, the engine failed and he was forced to attempt an emergency landing. At low height, the airplane stalled and crashed in a wheat field near Motunau. Seriously injured, the pilot was evacuated to a local hospital but died from his injuries in the evening. The aircraft was destroyed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Risk Level
Low Risk