ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 58749
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| Date: | Thursday 28 September 1989 |
| Time: | 12:55 |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Associated Aviation Ltd |
| Registration: | ZK-FTO |
| MSN: | 82787 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Kupe Bay, D'Urville Island -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | NZPP |
| NZNS | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Cessna was on a flight from Paraparaumu to Nelson and return to Paraparaumu.
On the outward leg the pilot reported to Nelson Tower that she was going through French Pass, which is on the eastern side of D'Urville Island. Nothing further was heard from the plane.
Residents on the island reported hearing the aircraft flying overhead in cloud.
The wreck was found the next morning. FTO had been destroyed by impact and an intense fire, and both occupants were dead.
It is believed that the pilot was attempting to climb through cloud when the aircraft struck high terrain.
Sources:
TAIC Report no.89-076.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Feb-2009 08:37 | angels one five | Added |
| 22-May-2009 02:33 | XLerate | Updated |
| 19-Sep-2016 09:05 | laurie | Updated [Time, Operator, Narrative] |
| 08-Aug-2020 04:20 | Ron Averes | Updated [Operator, Location] |
| 09-Mar-2021 11:07 | KevBen | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative] |
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