What happened
During a mission involving crop spraying on a plantation situated near a farm in the vicinity of Waipukurau, an aviation accident occurred. The incident took place while the aircraft was in the takeoff phase of flight. The specific circumstances surrounding the departure remain undetermined at this time.
As a result of the impact, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being declared beyond repair. The pilot sustained serious injuries during the event.
Findings
The exact cause of the accident during the takeoff sequence has not yet been established, as the specific circumstances of the departure are currently unknown.