Fletcher FU-24 crash, Apr 26, 2008, Kaihoka
Fletcher FU-24 accident on April 26, 2008 near Kaihoka, Tasman District Council, New Zealand with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot-reported factors were a...
- Date: April 26, 2008
- Aircraft: Fletcher FU-24
- Location: Kaihoka, Tasman District Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot-reported factors were a possible tailwind component and overloading for the conditions. No formal investigation finding was located.
A Fletcher topdressing aircraft collided with a low hill during takeoff. The pilot lost control in the crash that followed, was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.