No fatalities

Aircraft crash at Limestone Downs (ZK-BHD)

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On April 14, 1962, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-BHD) operated by Private New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Limestone Downs, 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.

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An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions at Limestone Downs, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

What happened

A flight involving an unidentified aircraft ended in a crash at the Limestone Downs airfield. During the event, the pilot sustained injuries, though no further details regarding the extent of the medical condition were provided. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, as the aircraft was officially declared a write-off.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the accident remains undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances. No official investigation results regarding mechanical failure or pilot error have been released at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 1962 Fletcher FU-24 accident near Limestone Downs, New Zealand?

An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions at Limestone Downs, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1962 Fletcher FU-24 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 1962 involved a Fletcher FU-24, registration ZK-BHD, operated by Private New Zealand, at Limestone Downs, New Zealand.