NZ1824

On January 21, 1956 at 12:00 AM, NZ1824 experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF, with the event recorded near Invercargill Southland Regional Council.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After landing at Invercargill Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to stop, overran and came to rest into a ditch. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration NZ1824, MSN 04418, year of manufacture 1953.