Masterton - Masterton

On June 21, 1939 at 12:00 AM, Masterton - Masterton experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Wairarapa Aero Club, with the event recorded near Masterton Greater Wellington Regional Council.

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

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Masterton-Hood Airport, the single engine aircraft was too low and hit a fence before nosing to the ground. While the aircraft was destroyed, both occupants were injured. Crew: Frederick J. McDonald, instructor, John Morrison, student pilot.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZK-ABE, MSN 1448, year of manufacture 1930.