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| Date: | Tuesday 7 February 2023 |
| Time: | c. 11:45 |
| Type: |  Sonex Waiex |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | ZK-YEX |
| MSN: | 155 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Stratford Airfield, Taranaki -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Sonex Waiex was partially consumed by the post-impact fire on paddock terrain near Stratford Airfield (NZSD), Taranaki, North Island.
The sole pilot died and the microlight was destroyed.
Sources:
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/one-dead-after-plane-crash-in-taranaki/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/131161434/one-dead-following-microlight-crash-near-stratford-aerodrome-in-central-taranaki
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/one-dead-after-plane-crash-in-taranaki/
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/5/43670_1616630355.jpg (photo)
History of this aircraft
Ex VH-YEX
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-May-2023 09:54 | Anon. | Updated |
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