Simmonds Spartan crash, Feb 12, 1937, Staveley Canterbury...
Simmonds Spartan accident on February 12, 1937 near Staveley Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand with no fatalities.
- Date: February 12, 1937
- Aircraft: Simmonds Spartan
- Location: Staveley Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Staveley on an aerial photography flight, the New Zealand Airways Simmonds Spartan stalled and crashed in a field. It broke in two and was destroyed by a post crash fire. Both occupants were slightly injured.