De Havilland DH.104 Dove crash, Jun 19, 1958, Wigram AFB...

De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident on June 19, 1958 near Wigram AFB (Christchurch) Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand with no fatalities.

An RNZAF Dove Devon NZ1809 made a heavy landing at night at Wigram AFB, Christchurch, after a flight from Woodbourne. The aircraft was badly damaged, and no crew members were injured. It was later converted to an instructional airframe.

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