ZK-BIT

On January 28, 1975 at 12:00 AM, ZK-BIT experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Wanganui Aero Work, with the event recorded near Raetihi Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council).

The flight was categorized as spraying (agricultural) and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Raetihi while performing a crop spraying mission. The pilot, sole on board was injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-BIT, MSN 46, year of manufacture 1957.