ZK-AQM

On September 27, 1953 at 12:00 AM, ZK-AQM experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, operated by Hawera Aero Club, with the event recorded near Patea Taranaki Regional Council.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

After landing at Otautu farm field, the single engine aircraft failed stop and crashed in a river. The pilot was seriously injured and both passengers were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-AQM, MSN FM.50, year of manufacture 1948.