Skydive Taupo
Safety profile and incident history for Skydive Taupo.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation
Taupo Waikato Regional Council
On 7 January 2015 a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aeroplane was being used for tandem parachuting (or ‘skydiving’) operations at Taupo aerodrome. During the climb on the fourth flight of the day, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engine failed suddenly. The 12 parachutists and the pilot baled out of the aeroplane and landed without serious injury. The aeroplane crashed into Lake Taupo and was destroyed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation1