What happened
On the morning of the accident, a solo pilot was conducting agricultural spraying operations in the Kaikohe area. The initial sowing task had been finished just after 07:00 local time. While performing duties at a low altitude under favorable weather conditions, the aircraft entered a left bank of 45 degrees. This maneuver was followed by a nose-down pitch of 30 degrees, leading to a crash approximately 500 meters from the Kaikohe Aerodrome.
Findings
- The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact.
- The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained fatal injuries.
- The accident occurred during the low-altitude flight phase while the aircraft was performing spraying maneuvers.