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Aircraft crash near Te Uku, New Zealand (ZK-JNX)

Raglan, New ZealandTakeoff (climb)

On January 31, 2008, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-JNX) operated by Super Air was involved in an aviation accident near Raglan, New Zealand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft during the takeoff phase, leading to a collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot escaped without injury after an aircraft lost control and caught fire following a collision with a fence during takeoff near Raglan.

What happened

During a flight departing from a remote area in Te Uku, situated near Raglan, an aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing the runway. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft struck a fence, which subsequently led to a crash. The impact caused the aircraft to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe.

Findings

  • The pilot managed to exit the wreckage immediately following the impact.
  • There were no injuries reported for the pilot.
  • The aircraft was destroyed by fire following the collision with the fence.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft during the takeoff phase, leading to a collision with a fence.

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