Crash of a Fletcher FU-24-954 in Raglan

Date & Time: Jan 31, 2008 at 0630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-JNX
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
275
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from a remote terrain located in Te Uku, near Raglan, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that collided with a fence and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Fletcher FU-24-950M in Raglan

Date & Time: Dec 15, 2000 at 0640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-BHL
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Raglan - Raglan
MSN:
14
YOM:
1955
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was engaged in a local crop spraying mission. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain speed. The pilot suspected problems with the parking brake and after liftoff, the aircraft lost height and crashed to the left of the departure area. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.