ZK-DZL

On November 18, 1978 at 12:00 AM, ZK-DZL experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Wanganui Aero Work, with the event recorded near Kakatahi Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council).

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

1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Kakatahi. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-DZL, MSN 213, year of manufacture 1976.