Lockheed 18 LodeStar crash, Mar 26, 1968 (1 killed), Mt W...
Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident on March 26, 1968 near Mt Waewaepa Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: March 26, 1968
- Aircraft: Lockheed 18 LodeStar
- Location: Mt Waewaepa Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
While spraying bulk fertiliser on a run near Oringi, the Lodestar crossed a ridge and entered a steep left turn to line up another run. The turn progressed into a spin and the aircraft struck bush covered ground near the ridge top, where it exploded and burned. The sole occupant was killed.