Whenuapai - Whenuapai
Flight / Schedule
Whenuapai - Whenuapai
Aircraft
Lockheed PV-1 VenturaRegistration
NZ4519
MSN
5532
Operator
Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAFDate
October 26, 1944 at 10:50 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council
Region
Oceania • New Zealand
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On October 26, 1944 at 10:50 AM, Whenuapai - Whenuapai experienced a crash involving Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, operated by Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAF, with the event recorded near Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland 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.
5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. The crew was engaged in a circular training flight at RNZAF Whenuapai. On final approach, the right engine failed. The captain increased the power on left engine and with full flaps, attempted a single engine approach. The aircraft banked right, went out of control and crashed into trees. Four crew members were killed while the fifth occupant was seriously injured. He died a day later. Crew (8th Squadron): F/Sgt Edward Brightwell, F/Sgt James Pederson, F/Sgt Archibald Alexander, Sgt Harold Mauger, Sgt Russell Robbie.
Aircraft reference details include registration NZ4519, MSN 5532.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
5
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was engaged in a circular training flight at RNZAF Whenuapai. On final approach, the right engine failed. The captain increased the power on left engine and with full flaps, attempted a single engine approach. The aircraft banked right, went out of control and crashed into trees. Four crew members were killed while the fifth occupant was seriously injured. He died a day later. Crew (8th Squadron): F/Sgt Edward Brightwell, F/Sgt James Pederson, F/Sgt Archibald Alexander, Sgt Harold Mauger, Sgt Russell Robbie.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Whenuapai - Whenuapai
Operator
Royal New Zealand Air Force - RNZAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • New Zealand
Aircraft Details
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