Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair crash, Jan 19, 2002 (6 killed)
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident on January 19, 2002 near Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand with 6 fatalities. Cause: The...
- Date: January 19, 2002
- Aircraft: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
- Location: Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft did not reach a safe altitude to cross Gertrude Saddle, and the pilot delayed the reverse turn, which was a prime contributing factor.
A Cessna 207 on a charter from Te Anau to Milford Sound was flying toward Gertrude Saddle in a mountain valley when it struck terrain. The aircraft had not gained enough altitude to clear the saddle, and the pilot turned back too late. The pilot and five passengers were killed.