We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The pilot, sole on board, was involved in a crop spraying mission in the region of Putaruru. While cruising at low height, the single engine aircraft struck power cables and crashed in a field 109 meters farther. The airplane was destroyed upon impact and the pilot, Bruce John Oliver, was killed. Probable cause (official findings): According to the board of investigations, the accident was the consequence of the following factors: - The pilot was aware of the presence of the wires and their pos
Fletcher FU-24 · 1 fatalities