Accident Micro Aviation B22J Bantam ZK-SPK,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 46237
 
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Date:Wednesday 25 December 2002
Time:15:25
Type:Silhouette image of generic bant model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Micro Aviation B22J Bantam
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZK-SPK
MSN: 02-203
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:near Thames Aerodrome, Waikato -   New Zealand
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The microlight aircraft was on a local flight over the Thames area when it was seen to suddenly roll to the left and steeply descend to the ground. Shortly thereafter, the wreckage of the aircraft was found by a local farmer. The pilot and passenger did not survive the accident.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: CAA NZ
Report number: 
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

1. CAA NZ accident report 02/3746
2. www.aviation.govt.nz/assets/publications/fatal-accident-reports/ZK-SPK_Fatal_25Dec2002.pdf

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-Nov-2008 10:35 ASN archive Added
15-Feb-2022 05:29 Ron Averes Updated [Cn, Location, Source]

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