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

All crashes (page 2 of 4)

• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• January 21, 1980: Grumman G-44 Widgeon, Kaipara Harbour, Auckland Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• December 10, 1979: PAC Cresco 08-600 (08-750), Maramarua Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 5, 1979: Fletcher FU-24, Carterton Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• June 14, 1979: Fletcher FU-24, Horohoro Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 10, 1979: Fletcher FU-24, Paparata Auckland Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 17, 1979: Fokker F27 Friendship, Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• November 18, 1978: Fletcher FU-24, Kakatahi Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• May 16, 1978: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Tikokino Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 31, 1977: Rockwell Grand Commander 680, Wanganui Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• August 8, 1977: Cessna 404 Titan, Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• May 9, 1977: De Havilland DH.114 Heron, Ardmore Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 18, 1977: Fletcher FU-24, Pipiwai Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 24, 1976: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Pahiatua Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• May 26, 1975: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, Castlepoint Station Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 1, 1975: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Cave Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• January 28, 1975: Fletcher FU-24, Raetihi Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 1, 1974: Fletcher FU-24, Waiomatatini Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• September 2, 1974: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, Whitianga Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• March 25, 1974: Fletcher FU-24, Pukekohe Auckland Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• October 29, 1973: Fletcher FU-24, Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 29, 1973: Fletcher FU-24, Lake Rotomahana Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 23, 1973: Douglas DC-3, Seddon Marlborough District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 16, 1973: Fletcher FU-24, Lake Waihola Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 6, 1973: Fletcher FU-24, Piako Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• December 6, 1972: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Te Karaka Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• August 30, 1972: Fletcher FU-24, Clayton Station Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 24, 1971: Lockheed 18 LodeStar, Napier Hawke's Bay, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 24, 1970: Grumman G-44 Widgeon, Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand (4 fatalities)
• November 6, 1970: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), Paraparaumu-Kapiti Coast Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 6, 1970: De Havilland DH.104 Dove, Lindis Pass Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (3 fatalities)
• April 14, 1969: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Gisborne Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 4, 1969: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Wanstead Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 2, 1968: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Tiraumea Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 18, 1968: Fletcher FU-24, Harihari West Coast Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• August 13, 1968: Fletcher FU-24, Taumarunui Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 26, 1968: Lockheed 18 LodeStar, Mt Waewaepa Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 19, 1968: Fletcher FU-24, Awarua Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 23, 1967: De Havilland DH.84 Dragon, Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 15, 1967: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Queenstown Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 21, 1967: Fletcher FU-24, Waiotira Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• November 28, 1966: Fletcher FU-24, Mourea Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• July 4, 1966: Douglas DC-8, Auckland Auckland Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• April 21, 1966: Fletcher FU-24, Te Kuiti Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 8, 1966: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Mauriceville Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• January 25, 1966: Fletcher FU-24, Bideford Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 11, 1965: Fletcher FU-24, Tolaga Bay Gisborne District Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 30, 1965: Fletcher FU-24, Mangawhai Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• June 15, 1965: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Mt Soho Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• June 5, 1965: Fletcher FU-24, Waiotira Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• May 26, 1965: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Tinui Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 27, 1965: Lockheed L-188 Electra, Whenuapai AFB (Auckland) Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 25, 1965: Fletcher FU-24, Enfield Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 3, 1965: Fletcher FU-24, Kopaki Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 4, 1964: Fletcher FU-24, Tarawera Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• July 7, 1964: Fletcher FU-24, Wanganui Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• May 7, 1964: Fletcher FU-24, New Plymouth Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 28, 1964: Fletcher FU-24, Rotorua Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 22, 1964: De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, Milford Sound Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 21, 1963: Fletcher FU-24, Taneatua Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• July 3, 1963: Douglas DC-3, Mt Ngatamahinerua Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (23 fatalities)
• April 27, 1963: De Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth, Cattle Flat Otago Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 19, 1963: Fletcher FU-24, Naike Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 8, 1963: De Havilland DH.104 Dove, Wigram AFB (Christchurch) Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 14, 1962: Fletcher FU-24, Limestone Downs Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• April 11, 1962: Fletcher FU-24, Wekaweka Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• March 20, 1962: Fletcher FU-24, Parakao Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 12, 1962: De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly, New Zealand (5 fatalities)
• November 21, 1961: Rockwell Grand Commander 680, Mt Ruapehu Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (6 fatalities)
• September 20, 1961: Fletcher FU-24, Orakei Korako Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 5, 1961: Fletcher FU-24, Waipu Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• July 15, 1960: Fletcher FU-24, Otamauri Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 18, 1960: Fletcher FU-24, Rotorua Bay of Plenty Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 16, 1960: Fletcher FU-24, Glenbervie Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• December 21, 1959: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, Taihape Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)
• November 4, 1959: Short S.25 Sunderland, Te Whanga Lagoon (Chatham Island) Southland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 1, 1959: Fletcher FU-24, Tirohanga Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• September 12, 1959: Fletcher FU-24, Putaruru Waikato Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• March 5, 1959: Fletcher FU-24, Dargaville Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 18, 1959: Lockheed 10 Electra, Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• February 7, 1959: Fletcher FU-24, Puhoi Auckland Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• June 19, 1958: De Havilland DH.104 Dove, Wigram AFB (Christchurch) Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• November 21, 1957: Bristol 170 Freighter, Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand (4 fatalities)
• October 20, 1957: Lockheed 18 LodeStar, Bideford Greater Wellington Regional Council, New Zealand (2 fatalities)
• September 29, 1957: Waco UIC, Whangarei Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• April 13, 1957: Fletcher FU-24, Ngataki Northland Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• February 27, 1957: Fletcher FU-24, Waverley Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand (1 fatality)
• January 9, 1957: Fletcher FU-24, Kaitieke Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (0 fatalities)
• October 19, 1956: Fletcher FU-24, Manunui Manawatu-Wanganui (Horizons Regional Council), New Zealand (1 fatality)