NZ4111
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- November 1, 1959AccidentHull loss
Under the command of F/Lt B. Dwyer, the aircraft struck an uncharted, submerged reef while taking-off from the Te Whanga Lagoon. The impact severely damaged the flying boat’s hull. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned and later dismantled. Probable cause (official findings): Collision with a submerged reef while taking off.