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Crop spraying aircraft crash results in pilot injury (ZK-BHB)

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On March 20, 1962, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-BHB) operated by Private New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Parakao, 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 unidentified aircraft crashed during an agricultural spraying operation, resulting in injuries to the pilot and the total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

During the execution of a crop spraying mission, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The incident occurred while the aircraft was actively engaged in agricultural flight operations. Following the impact, the pilot sustained injuries, though the specific nature and severity of these wounds were not detailed.

Findings

  • The aircraft involved in the accident was a total loss, being officially written off following the crash.
  • The exact sequence of events leading to the impact is currently unknown due to the lack of established circumstances surrounding the flight.
  • The mission profile at the time of the accident was identified as crop spraying.

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