Fletcher FU-24 crash, Nov 10, 2007 (1 killed), Opotiki
Fletcher FU-24 accident on November 10, 2007 near Opotiki, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality. Cause: The TAIC found no...
- Date: November 10, 2007
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Opotiki, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The TAIC found no technical reason for the accident. Pilot distraction from a lengthy cellphone conversation and pilot fatigue were the contributing factors identified.
A Fletcher FU24 turbine agricultural aircraft was top-dressing a farm near Opotiki. Shortly before the crash the pilot was on a lengthy cellphone call, and the aircraft descended into trees in a gully about 600 metres from the work area. The pilot was the only occupant and was killed.