No fatalities

1968-10-18: Fletcher FU-24 (ZK-CLV) — Private New Zealand — Harihari, New Zealand

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)Primary reportUpdated 1781238363Data 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.