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Crop sprayer crash in Puhoi (ZK-BHX)

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On February 7, 1959, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration ZK-BHX) operated by Private New Zealand was involved in an aviation accident near Puhoi, 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 agricultural aircraft crashed during a spraying operation in Puhoi, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During an aerial application mission involving crop spraying, an unidentified aircraft type crashed in the vicinity of Puhoi. The incident occurred while the aircraft was actively engaged in its agricultural duties. Upon impact, the airframe was completely destroyed.

Findings

  • The pilot sustained injuries during the crash event.
  • The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains undetermined as the specific circumstances surrounding the accident have not been established.
  • The aircraft was performing a low-altitude mission related to agricultural spraying at the time of the impact.

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