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.
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.