Plane crashes in New Zealand

308 crashes in New Zealand since 1899, with 507 fatalities. Browse each accident by date, aircraft and location on the interactive map.

• Crashes: 308
• Fatal crashes: 198
• Fatalities: 507
• First recorded: November 2, 1899
• Most recent: April 24, 2020

Deadliest

1. July 3, 1963: Douglas DC-3, Mt Ngatamahinerua Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (23 fatalities)
2. August 2, 1943: Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand (16 fatalities)
3. March 18, 1949: Lockheed C-60 LodeStar, Waikanae Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (15 fatalities)
4. October 23, 1948: Lockheed 10 Electra, Mt Ruapehu Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (13 fatalities)
5. June 9, 1942: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand (11 fatalities)

Manufacturers

• Fletcher (109)
• De Havilland (55)
• Airspeed (28)
• Lockheed (26)
• Cessna (16)
• Avro (9)
• Britten-Norman (9)
• Pacific Aerospace (8)
• Douglas (7)
• Bristol (4)
• Convair (3)
• GAF (3)

Aircraft

• Fletcher FU-24 (109)
• Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (27)
• De Havilland DH.60 Moth (19)
• De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (12)
• De Havilland DH.104 Dove (10)
• Lockheed L-414 Hudson (10)
• Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (9)
• Britten-Norman Islander (8)
• PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750) (6)
• Avro 652 Anson (5)
• Lockheed 10 Electra (5)
• Lockheed 18 LodeStar (5)

Years

• 1941 (12)
• 1989 (12)
• 1942 (11)
• 1943 (10)
• 1980 (10)
• 1987 (10)
• 1944 (9)
• 1940 (8)
• 1965 (8)
• 1959 (7)
• 1948 (6)
• 1957 (6)

All crashes (page 1 of 4)

• 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)
• December 30, 1989: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (7 fatalities)
• December 30, 1989: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• August 8, 1989: Britten-Norman Islander, Milford Sound, Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (10 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)