What happened
The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from New Plymouth Airport. The aircraft, identified as a twin engine airplane, experienced an aerodynamic stall shortly after becoming airborne. Following the loss of lift, the plane descended rapidly and impacted the surface of the sea. Emergency response teams located the wreckage in the water and successfully extracted all four individuals on board. While the occupants survived the accident, the airframe was not recoverable and was declared a total loss.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the stall during the climb phase are not detailed in the available source material. The primary outcome recorded is the survival of all personnel involved and the subsequent loss of the aircraft.