Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Nov 21, 1957 (4 killed), Chr...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on November 21, 1957 near Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand with 4 fatalities. Cause: Fatigue...
- Date: November 21, 1957
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fatigue failure of a wing spar bolt hole, leading to separation of the outer starboard wing
The Straits Air Freight Express Bristol Freighter ZK-AYH suffered severe vibration on a cargo flight after an earlier engine problem. It broke apart in the air and crashed in flames on the Russley Golf Course near Christchurch. All four people on board were killed.