De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth crash, Sep 27, 1953 (2 killed)
De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth accident on September 27, 1953 near Patea Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand with 2 fatalities.
- Date: September 27, 1953
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
- Location: Patea Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Hawera Aero Club De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth failed to stop after landing at Otautu farm strip near Patea and fell into the Patea River. Both passengers were killed and the pilot was seriously injured.