We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Sole on board, the pilot was engaged in a crop spraying mission in the region of Taupo. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing at low height, the pilot initiated a right turn when the aircraft lost height and crashed in a pasture about 11 km northeast of Taupo. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured. Probable cause (official findings): The following findings were reported: - During a turning manoeuvre at a low height, the aircraft stalled and squashed onto the ground in a
Fletcher FU-24