Fletcher FU-24 crash, Nov 1, 1959 (1 killed), Tirohanga W...
Fletcher FU-24 accident on November 1, 1959 near Tirohanga Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: November 1, 1959
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Tirohanga Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
An Adastra Aviation Fletcher FU 24 crashed at Tirohanga, New Zealand, during an aerial topdressing flight. The pilot, who was new to ag flying, was killed. There was no evidence of structural failure, and the engine was producing power up to impact.