ZK-LTK

Crashed shortly after takeoff from a private field located about 20 km southeast of Carterton. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Flight / Schedule

ZK-LTK

Registration

ZK-LTK

MSN

30

Year of Manufacture

2002

Date

April 24, 2020 at 07:30 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Spraying (Agricultural)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Crash Location

Carterton Greater Wellington Regional Council

Region

Oceania • New Zealand

Narrative Report

On April 24, 2020 at 07:30 AM, ZK-LTK experienced a crash involving PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), operated by Ravensdown Aerowork, with the event recorded near Carterton Greater Wellington 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, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed shortly after takeoff from a private field located about 20 km southeast of Carterton. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-LTK, MSN 30, year of manufacture 2002.

Fatalities

Total

1

Crew

1

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed shortly after takeoff from a private field located about 20 km southeast of Carterton. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Flight Type

Spraying (Agricultural)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Plain, Valley

Region / Country

Oceania • New Zealand

Aircraft Details

Registration

ZK-LTK

MSN

30

Year of Manufacture

2002