Southern Scenic Air-Services
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
About 15 minutes after departure from Te Anau-Manapouri Airport, the left engine vibrated then failed. The pilot continued his route to Queenstown-Frankton Airport when on approach, the right engine failed as well. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in the Shotover River located few km from the airfield. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
The twin engine aircraft was involved in an aerial photography mission out from Wellington. En route, the pilot encountered whiteout conditions and lost his orientation when the airplane struck the slope of Mt Soho located about 9 km north of Arrowtown, Otago. All five occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
At liftoff, the airplane went out of control and struck the runway surface before coming to rest. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Risk Level
Low Risk