No fatalities

Aircraft crash during spraying mission near Invercargill (ZK-CFP)

Awarua, New ZealandFlight

On March 19, 1968, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-CFP) operated by Private New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Awarua, New Zealand in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while performing agricultural spraying operations in Awarua, resulting in the destruction of the plane and injuries to the pilot.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was engaged in a spraying mission in the vicinity of Awarua, located approximately 10 kilometers south of Invercargill. During the course of these agricultural operations, the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

The specific details regarding the cause of the accident have not been determined. Following the crash, it was confirmed that the pilot sustained injuries, while no other fatalities were reported. The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remains under investigation.