Aircraft Crash in New Zealand After Takeoff (ZK-CKC)

Incident Overview On a local topdressing flight, an aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after taking off from Tiraumea, which is located 47 km northeast of Masterton. The engine failure led to a stall, resulting in a crash. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was written off. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the engine failure was caused by the use of non-compliant fuel, specifically 87 octanes. This fuel did not meet the required specifications for the aircraft's engine, leading to the failure and subsequent crash. ## Impact The incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, but fortunately, the pilot was not injured. The crash highlights the importance of using compliant fuel in aviation to prevent engine failures and ensure flight safety.