No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash during topdressing operation (ZK-CLV)

Harihari, New ZealandFlight

On October 18, 1968, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-CLV) operated by Private New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Harihari, 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances while performing a topdressing mission. The specific cause of the accident remains unknown.

What happened

During a scheduled topdressing flight, an aircraft crashed at an undisclosed location. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was engaged in agricultural spraying operations. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact has not been established, as the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unconfirmed.

Findings

As of the current report, investigators have not determined the specific factors that led to the accident. The cause of the crash is currently listed as unknown, and no official conclusions regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 1968 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Harihari, New Zealand?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances while performing a topdressing mission. The specific cause of the accident remains unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 1968 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 1968 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration ZK-CLV, operated by Private New Zealand, at Harihari, New Zealand.