Fatal Agricultural Aircraft Accident in Whitemans Valley (ZK-BPZ)

Incident Overview and Location Details A single-engine aircraft was operating a lime-sowing mission over a hillside in Whitemans Valley, located south of Upper Hutt. The pilot was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. ## Sequence of Events While executing a turn within the valley to position for another sowing run, the aircraft's left wing and undercarriage made contact with a small ridge. Following this initial impact, the aircraft collided with a fence, cartwheeled, and subsequently dived into the ground. ## Casualties The pilot was killed in the accident. No other persons were on board the aircraft.