No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash in Mount Linton (ZK-EMN)

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On November 14, 2014, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-EMN) operated by Phoenix Aviation - New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Linton, New Zealand in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An agricultural spraying mission ended in a crash in Mount Linton, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During an agricultural spraying operation, a single-engine aircraft struck the ground in the Mount Linton area. The aircraft, which was being operated by a single pilot, collided with the terrain and eventually came to a stop against a small hill. The impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Findings

At the time of the accident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The collision resulted in serious injuries to the pilot, though no fatalities were reported. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, as the exact circumstances surrounding the flight path and the moment of impact are currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 2014 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Mount Linton, New Zealand?

An agricultural spraying mission ended in a crash in Mount Linton, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 2014 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 2014 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration ZK-EMN, operated by Phoenix Aviation - New Zealand, at Mount Linton, New Zealand.