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Crash of a Pilatus PC-6H/H2 Turbo Porter in Terapo

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
VH-PNF
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Terapo - Terapo
MSN:
580
YOM:
1965
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Terapo Airstrip while on a local cargo flight. The passenger was slightly injured while the pilot was seriously wounded.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.84 Dragon III in Terapo

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1943 at 1345 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
A34-15
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2004
YOM:
1942
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Terapo Airfield, the twin engine airplane swung violently and crashed into light jungle beside the strip. All four occupants escaped unhurt and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
F/O G. A. Atkinson, pilot.
Passengers:
Maj Gen Clive Selwyn Steele,
Br William Arthur Tope,
Br William Charles Douglas Veale.