ZK-EHX

On January 22, 1997 at 08:00 AM, ZK-EHX experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Wanganui Aero Work, with the event recorded near Taihape 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, 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.

The pilot was conducting a topdressing operation in hilly terrain in fine weather. He had stopped sowing and commenced a right hand turn. Considerable height was lost in the turn for reasons undetermined. The aircraft impacted with terrain under power in a 60° banked, 30° nose down attitude. The aircraft was totally destroyed in the impact and post crash fire, the pilot receiving fatal injuries. No technical deficiencies were revealed.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-EHX, MSN 262, year of manufacture 1979.