Plane crashes in New Zealand

84 crashes in New Zealand since 1980, with 135 fatalities. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

• Crashes: 84
• Fatal crashes: 52
• Fatalities: 135
• First recorded: January 21, 1980
• Most recent: April 24, 2020

Deadliest

1. August 8, 1989: Britten-Norman Islander, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (10 fatalities)
2. September 4, 2010: Fletcher FU-24, Fox Glacier, West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (9 fatalities)
3. October 25, 1993: GAF Nomad N.22, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (9 fatalities)
4. June 6, 2003: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Christchurch, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (8 fatalities)
5. October 4, 1985: Cessna 402, Tory Channel, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (8 fatalities)

Manufacturers

• Fletcher (46)
• Cessna (9)
• Pacific Aerospace (7)
• Britten-Norman (6)
• De Havilland (3)
• Convair (2)
• GAF (2)
• Piper (2)
• Armstrong Whitworth (1)
• Beechcraft (1)
• Bristol (1)
• Fokker (1)

Aircraft

• Fletcher FU-24 (46)
• Britten-Norman Islander (5)
• Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (5)
• PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750) (5)
• Cessna 208A Caravan (2)
• Cessna 402 (2)
• Convair CV-580 (2)
• De Havilland DH.104 Dove (2)
• PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation (2)
• Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy (1)
• Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (1)
• Bristol 170 Freighter (1)

Years

• 1989 (6)
• 1995 (6)
• 2003 (6)
• 1980 (5)
• 1987 (5)
• 2001 (4)
• 2002 (4)
• 1984 (3)
• 1997 (3)
• 2006 (3)
• 2008 (3)
• 1981 (2)

All crashes

• April 24, 2020: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Carterton, Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 12, 2016: PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Tiniroto, Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• January 7, 2015: PAC 750XL - Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Taupo, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 14, 2014: Fletcher FU-24, Mount Linton, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 4, 2014: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Otane, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• August 2, 2013: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Mount Nicholas, Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 25, 2013: Britten-Norman Islander, Okiwi Station, Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 11, 2012: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Waitaanga, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 8, 2012: Fletcher FU-24, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• September 4, 2010: Fletcher FU-24, Fox Glacier, West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (9 fatalities)
• April 20, 2010: Fletcher FU-24, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• July 5, 2009: Britten-Norman Trislander, Great Barrier Island, Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 14, 2008: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Tarata, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 26, 2008: Fletcher FU-24, Kaihoka, Tasman District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 31, 2008: Fletcher FU-24, Raglan, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 10, 2007: Fletcher FU-24, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 28, 2006: Britten-Norman Islander, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 31, 2006: Fletcher FU-24, Kaitaia, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 3, 2006: De Havilland DH.104 Dove, Ohakea AFB (Bulls), Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 22, 2005: Fletcher FU-24, Whangarei, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• May 3, 2005: Swearingen SA227 Metro III, Stratford, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• December 19, 2003: Fletcher FU-24, Mairoa, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• October 3, 2003: Convair CV-580, Paraparaumu-Kapiti Coast, Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• September 20, 2003: Fletcher FU-24, Matawai, Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• June 6, 2003: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Christchurch, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (8 fatalities)
• April 4, 2003: Fletcher FU-24, Douglas, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• February 27, 2003: Fokker F27 Friendship, Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 17, 2002: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (3 fatalities)
• July 24, 2002: Fletcher FU-24, Thames, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 19, 2002: Fletcher FU-24, Masterton, Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 19, 2002: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (6 fatalities)
• December 23, 2001: Fletcher FU-24, Paiaka, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• September 8, 2001: Fletcher FU-24, Waiotira, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• July 20, 2001: Partenavia P.68, North Shore, Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• June 14, 2001: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Gisborne, Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 15, 2000: Fletcher FU-24, Raglan, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• September 28, 1999: Fletcher FU-24, Raetihi, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 27, 1999: Fletcher FU-24, Riversdale, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• August 19, 1998: Cessna 402, Halfmoon Bay (Stewart Island), Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (5 fatalities)
• August 30, 1997: Fletcher FU-24, Fairlie, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 25, 1997: Fletcher FU-24, Dannevirke, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 22, 1997: Fletcher FU-24, Taihape, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• August 23, 1996: Fletcher FU-24, Motueka, Tasman District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 29, 1996: Cessna 208A Caravan, Picton-Koromiko, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (5 fatalities)
• November 1, 1995: Fletcher FU-24, Rongoio Station, Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• June 9, 1995: De Havilland DHC-8-100 (Dash-8), Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (4 fatalities)
• June 7, 1995: Fletcher FU-24, Lake Grassmere, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• May 8, 1995: Fletcher FU-24, Taupo, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 29, 1995: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, Hamilton, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (6 fatalities)
• February 9, 1995: Fletcher FU-24, Mangakino, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 5, 1994: Fletcher FU-24, Kaikohe, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 30, 1994: Fletcher FU-24, Ngaruawahia, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• October 25, 1993: GAF Nomad N.22, Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (9 fatalities)
• December 11, 1990: Fletcher FU-24, Waimangu, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 1, 1990: Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy, Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 30, 1989: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 30, 1989: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (7 fatalities)
• August 8, 1989: Britten-Norman Islander, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (10 fatalities)
• July 31, 1989: Convair CV-580, Auckland, Auckland Council, New Zealand (3 fatalities)
• April 6, 1989: Fletcher FU-24, Moa Creek, Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 19, 1989: Britten-Norman Islander, Tiraora Lodge, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 28, 1988: Fletcher FU-24, Rangitata, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 12, 1987: Fletcher FU-24, Wairakei, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• November 27, 1987: Cessna 208A Caravan, Kaikoura, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• July 20, 1987: GAF Nomad N.24, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• May 6, 1987: Fletcher FU-24, Matakana, Auckland Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 13, 1987: Fletcher FU-24, Orari Gorge, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• July 31, 1986: Fletcher FU-24, Ihuraua, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 2, 1986: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Picton-Koromiko, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (7 fatalities)
• October 4, 1985: Cessna 402, Tory Channel, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (8 fatalities)
• May 10, 1985: Fletcher FU-24, Gisborne, Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 12, 1984: Fletcher FU-24, Okoroire, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• October 28, 1984: Fletcher FU-24, Hokitika, West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 21, 1984: Fletcher FU-24, Waimate, Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 1, 1983: Fletcher FU-24, Mangamingi, Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 8, 1982: Fletcher FU-24, Upper Hutt, Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• June 29, 1982: Fletcher FU-24, Pukeatua, Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 2, 1981: Fletcher FU-24, Otangiwai, Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 14, 1981: Bristol 170 Freighter, Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 27, 1980: Britten-Norman Islander, Ryans Creek (Stewart Island), Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• July 18, 1980: Fletcher FU-24, Kaikohe, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 31, 1980: De Havilland DH.104 Dove, Wellington, Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 8, 1980: Fletcher FU-24, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 21, 1980: Grumman G-44 Widgeon, Kaipara Harbour, Auckland Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)