ZK-EMN

On November 14, 2014 at 01:00 PM, ZK-EMN experienced a crash involving Fletcher FU-24, operated by Phoenix Aviation - New Zealand, with the event recorded near Mount Linton Southland 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, 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 an agricultural spraying mission. In unknown circumstances, the single engine aircraft impacted terrain and came to rest against a small hill in Mount Linton. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole aboard, was seriously injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-EMN, MSN 265, year of manufacture 1979.