Airspeed AS.10 Oxford crash, Jun 15, 1940 (2 killed), Aka...
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident on June 15, 1940 near Akaroa Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand with 2 fatalities.
- Date: June 15, 1940
- Aircraft: Airspeed AS.10 Oxford
- Location: Akaroa Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
Airspeed Oxford Mk I NZ279 of No 1 SFTS RNZAF stalled and spun in a steep turn during a second low pass over the main street of Akaroa on 15 June 1940. Both occupants were killed, two people on the ground were injured, and the aircraft burst into flames.