Accident Details
A pilot was conducting a spraying mission in the vicinity of Rongoio Station, approximately 18 nautical miles north of Wairoa. During the flight, control of the aircraft was lost, and the aircraft subsequently crashed. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames.
The pilot was the sole occupant on board and was killed in the accident.
Investigation Findings
The investigation into the accident reported that the pilot suffered an acute myocardial infarction while in flight. The effects of this medical event likely led initially to a loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft. It is possible that the pilot realised at a late stage that a collision with the ground was imminent, but was unable to recover from the situation in time to avoid it.
No other causal factors were identified. The aircraft type, registration, and operator were not specified in the available information.