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Crash of a Lockheed L-414 Hudson III near Helensville: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
NZ2020
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Whenuapai - Whenuapai
MSN:
414-3833
YOM:
1941
Location:
Helensville
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Whenuapai Airport on a maritime patrol flight. While cruising at a height of 1,500 feet, the pilot-in-command initiated a left turn when the airplane stalled and crashed on a hill side near Helensville. The airplane was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/O Eric Holdaway,
Sgt George Eatorne,
Sgt Eric Eldershaw.
Probable cause:
According to the RNZAF, weather conditions at the time of the accident were poor with atmospheric turbulences. The assumption that an engine failed was not ruled out. Following this accident, all RNZAF Lockheed Hudson were grounded to check all ailerons control systems.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Auckland

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1939
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-ADG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Auckland - Auckland
MSN:
894
YOM:
1929
Location:
Auckland
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight out from Auckland Airport. On final approach, while completing a last turn, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Auckland: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1938
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-AFC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Auckland – Palmerston North
MSN:
1092
YOM:
1936
Location:
Auckland
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Auckland-Mangere Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, impacted trees and crashed, bursting into flames. Both crew members were killed and the aircraft named 'Kotare' was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Crew:
C. M. Duthie, pilot,
W. J. Peel, copilot.
Probable cause:
Engine failure shortly after rotation.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Mangere

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1938
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-AAT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Auckland - Auckland
MSN:
1132
YOM:
1930
Location:
Auckland
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At a height of 400 feet, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located in Mangere, north of Auckland Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Mangere: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1930 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-AAE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Auckland - Auckland
MSN:
928
YOM:
1929
Location:
Auckland
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a local solo training flight out from Auckland Airport. While flying at a height of 2,500 feet, he lost control of the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot Cyril Olsen was killed.

Crash of a Dornier Do.12A Libelle I off Auckland: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.12 Libelle
Operator:
Aerial Services New Zealand
Registration:
ZK-ABI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Auckland - Auckland
MSN:
101
YOM:
1929
Location:
Auckland
Auckland Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local test flight out of Auckland when the engine misfired on approach. The seaplane stalled and crashed in the Mechanics Bay, off Milford Beach. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Crew:
Don Harkness, pilot.
Passenger:
Charles Goldsbro.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on approach.
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