Fletcher FU-24 crash, Nov 28, 1966 (1 killed), Mourea Bay...
Fletcher FU-24 accident on November 28, 1966 near Mourea Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: November 28, 1966
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Mourea Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
While topdressing near Mourea, north of Rotorua, the pilot was flying low into the sun when the Fletcher struck a 27.5 m tree that tore off its left wing. The aircraft dove into the ground and burned about 100 m further on, and the pilot was killed. Investigators found no mechanical failure.