Crop spraying aircraft crash near Taupo

No fatalities • Taupo, New Zealand • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a pasture near Taupo during a low-altitude agricultural mission, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During an agricultural spraying operation in the Taupo region, a solo pilot was operating an aircraft at a low altitude. Shortly after the commencement of the flight, the pilot attempted to execute a right-hand turn while in the climbing phase. During this maneuver, the aircraft lost sufficient altitude and struck the ground in a pasture located approximately 11 km northeast of Taupo.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
  • The pilot sustained serious injuries during the accident.
  • The crash occurred during a low-altitude turn while the aircraft was climbing.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost altitude and crashed during a low-level turn while performing crop spraying duties.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-05-08 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Taupo, New Zealand?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a pasture near Taupo during a low-altitude agricultural mission, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-05-08 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-05-08 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration ZK-EMB, operated by Farmers Air, at Taupo, New Zealand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost altitude and crashed during a low-level turn while performing crop spraying duties.

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