Piper PA-32S-300 collision with terrain near Queenstown, New Zealand

1 fatality • Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand

A Piper PA-32S-300 crashed into remote terrain near the Poolburn Reservoir, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

On August 5, 2014, at 0400 UTC, a Piper PA-32S-300, registration ZK-DOJ, collided with remote terrain near the Poolburn Reservoir in the Queenstown region of New Zealand. The aircraft was operated by Glenorchy Air Services & Tourist Company Limited under New Zealand civil regulations.

The impact resulted in 1 fatality and 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the accident.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Aug 2014 PIPER PA-32S-300 NO SERIES accident near Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand?

A Piper PA-32S-300 crashed into remote terrain near the Poolburn Reservoir, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Aug 2014 PIPER PA-32S-300 NO SERIES accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Aug 2014 involved a PIPER PA-32S-300 NO SERIES, operated by Glenorchy Air Services & Tourist Compan, at Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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