Fatal Collision Involving Fletcher FU24A-954 During Agricultural…

Fatal Collision Involving Fletcher FU24A-954 During Agricultural Flight

Casualties unknown • NZ

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a hillside during a sowing operation in June 1995, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On the morning of Wednesday, 7 June 1995, a Fletcher FU24A-954, registered as ZK-EMU, was engaged in a sowing operation when it struck the face of a hill. The impact occurred at approximately 1100 hours. Following the collision, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the crash.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the circumstances leading to the loss of control during the flight. Investigators examined the flight path and the sequence of events during the sowing run to determine why the aircraft deviated from its intended path and struck the terrain. The inquiry established that the aircraft was in a critical phase of flight at the time of the impact.

Probable cause

The pilot became incapacitated, which led to a loss of situational awareness and the subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-06-07 aircraft accident near NZ?

A single-engine agricultural aircraft crashed into a hillside during a sowing operation in June 1995, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-06-07 involved a aircraft, at NZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot became incapacitated, which led to a loss of situational awareness and the subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.

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