Raglan - Raglan

On December 15, 2000 at 06:40 AM, Raglan - Raglan experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Private New Zealand, with the event recorded near Raglan Waikato Regional Council.

The flight was categorized as spraying (agricultural) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) 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.

The pilot, sole on board, was engaged in a local crop spraying mission. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain speed. The pilot suspected problems with the parking brake and after liftoff, the aircraft lost height and crashed to the left of the departure area. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-BHL, MSN 14, year of manufacture 1955.