ZK-DZC
Flight / Schedule
ZK-DZC
Aircraft
Fletcher FU-24Registration
ZK-DZC
MSN
205
Year of Manufacture
1975
Operator
Rowley AviationDate
April 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Kaihoka Tasman District Council
Region
Oceania • New Zealand
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On April 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM, ZK-DZC experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Rowley Aviation, with the event recorded near Kaihoka Tasman District 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 listed crash cause is human factor. During takeoff the topdressing aircraft collided with a low hill. The pilot lost control soon after the collision. During the ensuing crash he was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-DZC, MSN 205, year of manufacture 1975.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During takeoff the topdressing aircraft collided with a low hill. The pilot lost control soon after the collision. During the ensuing crash he was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Operator
Rowley AviationFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Oceania • New Zealand