De Havilland DH.104 Dove crash, Feb 17, 1955 (2 killed)

De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident on February 17, 1955 near Mt Shingle Slip Knob Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand with 2 fatalities.

A Devon of 42 Squadron RNZAF on a training flight from Ohakea flew into the slope of Mt Shingle Slip Knob while returning in poor weather. Wreckage was spotted about three days later near the summit. Both crew members, Flight Lieutenants Edward Casey and William Trott, were killed.

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