Lockheed L-188 Electra crash, Mar 27, 1965, Whenuapai AFB...
Lockheed L-188 Electra accident on March 27, 1965 near Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand with no fatalities.
- Date: March 27, 1965
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-188 Electra
- Location: Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
During a local training flight at Whenuapai, the Electra sank onto the runway on short final at about 140 knots. The left main gear and then the left wing were torn off as it veered off the runway, and it came to rest in flames. All six occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed.