Waipukurau - Waipukurau
Flight / Schedule
Waipukurau - Waipukurau
Aircraft
Fletcher FU-24Registration
ZK-EGT
MSN
242
Year of Manufacture
1977
Operator
Ag AviationDate
April 20, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Waipukurau Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Region
Oceania • New Zealand
Narrative Report
On April 20, 2010 at 02:20 PM, Waipukurau - Waipukurau experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Ag Aviation, with the event recorded near Waipukurau Hawke's Bay 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 was engaged in a crop spraying mission on a plantation close to a farm located in Waipukurau. The accident occurred on takeoff in unknown circumstances. While the pilot was seriously injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-EGT, MSN 242, year of manufacture 1977.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot was engaged in a crop spraying mission on a plantation close to a farm located in Waipukurau. The accident occurred on takeoff in unknown circumstances. While the pilot was seriously injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Waipukurau - Waipukurau
Operator
Ag AviationFlight Type
Spraying (Agricultural)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Oceania • New Zealand