ZK-UDO

On February 3, 2006 at 10:20 AM, ZK-UDO experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by Private New Zealand, with the event recorded near Ohakea AFB (Bulls) Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council).

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

9 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 9 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: 7, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The aircraft was performing a private tour when enroute, the crew decided to divert to Ohakea AFB due to the deterioration of the weather conditions. On final approach, when full flaps was selected, the aircraft rolled left and right. The pilots could not control the aircraft that struck the runway surface and came to rest. While all occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-UDO, MSN 04412, year of manufacture 1953.