Fletcher FU-24 crash, Sep 20, 1961 (1 killed), Orakei Kor...
Fletcher FU-24 accident on September 20, 1961 near Orakei Korako Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: September 20, 1961
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Orakei Korako Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
A James Aviation Fletcher FU 24 crashed and burned about 400 metres outside the spraying area near Orakei Korako while topdressing on 20 September 1961. The trainee pilot, who had about 31 hours in type, was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.