Fletcher FU-24 crash, Jan 22, 1997 (1 killed), Taihape
Fletcher FU-24 accident on January 22, 1997 near Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand with 1 fatality. Cause: Not...
- Date: January 22, 1997
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. No technical deficiencies were found.
A Wanganui Aero Work Fletcher FU-24 topdressing aircraft lost considerable height during a right-hand turn in hilly terrain after sowing had stopped. It struck the ground under power in a steep banked, nose-down attitude and was destroyed by impact and a post-crash fire. The pilot was killed.