Fletcher FU-24 crash, Mar 1, 1983 (1 killed), Mangamingi
Fletcher FU-24 accident on March 1, 1983 near Mangamingi, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: March 1, 1983
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Mangamingi, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
A Fletcher topdressing aircraft crashed into a hillside across the Patea River shortly after takeoff from a farm strip. The pilot was killed and there was no fire. Control was apparently lost in a steep climbing turn while clearing a ridge, with the engine producing power.