Grumman G-44 Widgeon crash, Dec 24, 1970 (4 killed), Auck...
Grumman G-44 Widgeon accident on December 24, 1970 near Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand with 4 fatalities.
- Date: December 24, 1970
- Aircraft: Grumman G-44 Widgeon
- Location: Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
A Mount Cook Airlines Widgeon was filming a burning launch off Auckland when it took off, turned at low level and banked steeply. It crashed into the sea near Browns Island and all four people aboard were killed. The source records describe the pilot having lost his view and attitude reference during the turn.